2School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
3Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou, China
The structure and diversity of human gut microbiota are directly related to diet, though less is known about the influences of ethnicity and diet-related behaviors, such as fasting (intermittent caloric restriction). In this study, we investigated whether fasting for Ramadan altered the microbiota in Chinese and Pakistani individuals. Using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing and self-reported dietary intake surveys, we determined that both the microbiota and dietary composition were significantly different with little overlap between ethnic groups. Principal Coordinate Analyses (PCoA) comparison of samples collected from both groups before and after fasting showed partial separation of microbiota related to fasting in the Pakistani group, but not in the Chinese group. Measurement of alpha diversity showed that Ramadan fasting significantly
hours. alternate day fasting means you alternate a day of extreme caloric restriction. i decided to jump into full-day fasting. my first month i lost close to 15 pounds. i kept a spreadsheet how i was feeling and what i was eating and how the fasting affected me. i found sparkling water is my lifesaver on a fast day. i drink a lot of tea and coffee. i typically break my fast with some kind of egg dish with avocados. the food choice does matter. restrict the carbohydrates and eat some protein and some moderate fat. people who have serious diseases should consult their doctor before proceeding with it. staying well, brought to you by aleve.