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ReviewProbiotics and antimicrobial proteins2025

Intermittent Fasting and Probiotics: Synergistic Modulation of Gut Health for Therapeutic Advantages.

Amna Shehbaz, Muhammad Afzaal, Noor Akram, Farhan Saeed, Warda Khan, Faiyaz Ahmed, Aftab Ahmed, Aasma Asghar, Zargham Faisal

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Amna ShehbazDepartment of Food Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad AfzaalDepartment of Food Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan. muhammadafzaal@gcuf.edu.pk.
Noor AkramFood Safety & Biotechnology Lab, Department of Food Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Farhan SaeedDepartment of Food Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan. f.saeed@gcuf.edu.pk.
Warda KhanDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Faiyaz AhmedDepartment of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6666, 51452, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Aftab AhmedDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Aasma AsgharDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Zargham FaisalDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Iqra University Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intermittent fasting (IF) is an increasingly popular dietary approach involving alternating fasting and eating periods. This review aims to summarize the growing body of literature demonstrating that IF is a potential nutritional practice that involves alternating periods of fasting and eating and the numerous benefits of IF, especially in the modulation of healthy gut microbiota. The positive impact of intermittent fasting on gut microbiota not only promotes gastrointestinal health but also has far-reaching effects on critical systems throughout the body. Additionally, the evidence presented in this review highlights the significant preventive and therapeutic effects of intermittent fasting on a wide range of disorders. This includes reducing the risk of diabetes, and neurological disorders, alleviating obesity, and enhancing the functioning of the liver, ultimately contributing to the maintenance of metabolic equilibrium. Perhaps most notably, these effects play a substantial role in preventing diabetes, a global health concern of increasing significance. This comprehensive investigation delves into the scientific foundations of intermittent fasting's impact on gut microbiota and its implications for averting chronic diseases, providing valuable insights for future research and therapeutic applications.

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FastingGastrointestinal MicrobiomeGastrointestinal TractProbioticsAnimalsHumansIntermittent FastingObesityFastingGlucose metabolismGut healthIntermittentObesity

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