BMC Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 24, 2022
Intermittent
fasting
(IF)
during
the
month
of
Ramadan
is
part
religious
rituals
Muslims.
The
effect
intermittent
on
disease
activity
in
inflammatory
bowel
diseases
(IBD)
still
unknown.
This
first
study
to
assess
IF
markers
patients
diagnosed
with
IBD.
effects
clinical
activity,
quality
life,
and
levels
depression
were
also
assessed.Patients
ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
or
Crohn's
(CD)
who
intended
observe
recruited.
following
assessed
immediately
before
at
end
Ramadan:
Serum
CRP
stool
calprotectin,
partial
Mayo
score,
Harvey
Bradshaw
index
(HBI),
Simple
IBD
questionnaire
(SIBDQ),
Hamilton
scale
questionnaire.80
recruited
(60
UC,
20
CD).
calprotectin
did
not
show
a
significant
change
vs
after
(median
0.53
0.50,
P
value
=
0.27,
Calprotectin
163
218
respectively,
0.62).
score
showed
rise
1
fasting,
mean:
1.79
2.33
0.02).
Harvey-Bradshaw
4
5,
0.4).
Multiple
linear
regression
revealed
that
older
age
higher
baseline
associated
(P
0.02
0.01,
respectively).
No
was
detected
SIBDQ
scores.In
worsening
parameters,
more
pronounced
those
levels.
However,
an
adverse
objective
(CRP
calprotectin).
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Aug. 27, 2020
The
rumen
microbiome
plays
a
fundamental
role
in
all
ruminant
species,
it
is
involved
health,
nutrient
utilization,
detoxification,
and
methane
emissions.
Methane
greenhouse
gas
which
eructated
large
volumes
by
ruminants
grazing
extensive
grasslands
the
tropical
regions
of
world.
Enteric
largest
contributor
to
emissions
gases
originating
from
animal
agriculture.
A
variety
plants
containing
secondary
metabolites
[essential
oils
(terpenoids),
tannins,
saponins,
flavonoids]
have
been
evaluated
as
cattle
feedstuffs
changes
volatile
fatty
acid
proportions
synthesis
assessed.
Alterations
may
lead
diversity,
composition,
structure
methanogen
community.
Legumes
condensed
tannins
such
Leucaena
leucocephala
shown
good
mitigating
effect
when
fed
at
levels
up
30-35%
ration
dry
matter
result
on
bacteria
methanogens.
It
has
that
saponins
disrupt
membrane
protozoa,
thus
decreasing
numbers
both
protozoa
methanogenic
archaea.
Trials
carried
out
with
housed
respiration
chambers
demonstrated
enteric
mitigation
sheep
legumes
Enterolobium
cyclocarpum
Samanea
saman
contain
saponins.
Essential
are
constituents
terpenoid
or
non-terpenoid
origin
impair
energy
metabolism
archaea
reductions
26%
ruminants.
There
emerging
evidence
showing
potential
flavonoids
compounds,
but
more
work
required
vivo
confirm
preliminary
findings.
From
information
hereby
presented,
clear
plant
can
be
rational
approach
modulate
modify
its
function,
some
species
microbes
improve
protein
fiber
degradation
reduce
feed
loss
species.
Obesity,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
28(S1)
Published: July 1, 2020
Over
the
past
10
to
15
years,
intermittent
fasting
has
emerged
as
an
unconventional
approach
reduce
body
weight
and
improve
metabolic
health
beyond
simple
calorie
restriction.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
findings
related
Ramadan
Sunnah
fasting.
We
then
discuss
role
of
caloric
restriction
not
only
intervention
for
control,
but
importantly,
a
strategy
healthy
aging
longevity.
Finally,
review
four
most
common
(IF)
strategies
used
date
management
cardiometabolic
health.
Weight
loss
is
after
IF
does
appear
be
different
than
daily
when
compared
directly.
may
also
provide
additional
benefit,
such
insulin
sensitization,
that
independent
from
loss.
While
no
specific
regimen
stands
out
superior
at
time,
there
indeed
heterogeneity
in
responses
these
diets.
This
suggests
one
dietary
ideally
suited
every
individual.
Future
studies
should
consider
tailoring
prescriptions,
including
IF,
based
on
advanced
phenotyping
genotyping
prior
diet
initiation.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
113(5), P. 1332 - 1342
Published: Nov. 25, 2020
Intermittent
fasting
is
a
popular
dietary
intervention
with
perceived
relatively
easy
compliance
and
linked
to
various
health
benefits,
including
weight
loss
improvement
in
blood
glucose
concentrations.
The
mechanistic
explanations
underlying
the
beneficial
effects
of
intermittent
remain
largely
obscure
but
may
involve
alterations
gut
microbiota.We
sought
establish
1
mo
on
microbiome.We
took
advantage
being
voluntarily
observed
during
Islamic
faith-associated
Ramadan
sampled
feces
blood,
as
well
collected
longitudinal
physiologic
data
2
cohorts,
different
years.
fecal
microbiome
was
determined
by
16S
sequencing.
Results
were
contrasted
age-
body
weight-matched
controls
correlated
parameters
(e.g.,
mass
calorie
intake).We
that
Ramadan-associated
increased
diversity
specifically
associated
upregulation
Clostridiales
order-derived
Lachnospiraceae
[no
24.6
±
13.67
compared
39.7
15.9
relative
abundance
(%);
linear
discriminant
analysis
=
4.9,
P
<
0.001
coupled
effect
size
measurements]
Ruminococcaceae
13.4
6.9
23.2
12.9
4.7,
bacterial
families.
Microbiome
composition
returned
baseline
upon
cessation
feeding.
Furthermore,
changes
concentrations
mirrored
fasting-provoked
parameters.Intermittent
provokes
substantial
remodeling
microbiome.
butyric
acid-producing
provides
an
obvious
possible
explanation
for
fasting.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. e0237922 - e0237922
Published: Aug. 26, 2020
Background
Levels
of
cortisol,
melatonin,
ghrelin,
and
leptin
are
highly
correlated
with
circadian
rhythmicity.
The
levels
these
hormones
affected
by
sleep,
feeding,
general
behaviors,
fluctuate
light
dark
cycles.
During
the
fasting
month
Ramadan,
a
shift
to
nighttime
eating
is
expected
affect
rhythm
and,
subsequently,
leptin.
present
study
aimed
examine
effect
diurnal
intermittent
(DIF)
during
Ramadan
on
daytime
leptin,
cortisol
in
group
overweight
obese
subjects,
determine
how
anthropometric,
dietary,
lifestyle
changes
correlate
hormonal
changes.
Methods
Fifty-seven
male
(40)
female
(17)
subjects
were
enrolled
this
study.
Anthropometric
measurements,
dietary
intake,
sleep
duration,
serum
salivary
assessed
one
week
before
start
after
28
days
at
fixed
times
day
(11:00
am-1:00
pm).
Results
At
end
significantly
(P<0.001)
decreased,
while
did
not
change
compared
pre-fasting
state.
Conclusions
DIF
altered
Further,
sex
anthropometric
variables
most
impacting
factors
tested
four
hormones.
Further
studies
needed
assess
DIF's
impact
rhythmicity
people.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: July 30, 2021
Medicinal
plants
and
their
extracts
contain
substantial
quantities
of
polyphenols.
As
metabolically
active
plant
metabolites,
polyphenols
are
food
components
with
a
wide
range
biological
activities.
Given
poor
absorbability
in
the
digestive
tract
activity
toward
human
host
is
typically
mediated
through
interaction
intestinal
microbes.
result,
comprise
novel
group
prebiotics.
In
this
study,
we
tested
effect
five
polyphenol-rich
from
four
medicinal
herbs
on
growth
probiotic
pathogenic
The
studied
were
Gentiana
asclepiadea
L.
(willow
gentian),
Hypericum
perforatum
(St.
John's
wort),
Satureja
montana
(winter
savory),
Achillea
millefolium
(yarrow).
All
these
traditionally
used
for
treatment
problems.
Extracts
prepared
using
safe
solvent
combinations.
We
impact
addition
three
lactobacilli
yeast
Saccharomyces
boulardii
.
to
liquid
media
(concentration
0.25–10
mg/mL)
probiotics,
was
vitro
antimicrobial
against
several
opportunistic
bacteria
yeast.
St.
wort,
winter
savory,
willow
gentian
showed
stimulative
growth,
while
highest
growth-stimulating
achieved
when
microwave-assisted
yarrow
extract
concentration
0.5
mg/mL.
Under
conditions
S.
increased
130-fold.
addition,
stimulated
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
299v.
two
Lacticasibacillus
rhamnosus
strains
not
by
any
extracts.
Our
results
show
that
can
influence
microorganisms
typical
members
microbiota.
For
first
time
demonstrate
be
herbs,
which
accompanied
suppression
Candida
yeasts
suggests
potential
benefit
diseases
associated
fungal
dysbiosis.
