The effect of intermittent fasting on microbiota as a therapeutic approach in obesity
Santiago Cadena-Ullauri,
Patricia Guevara-Ramírez,
Viviana A. Ruiz-Pozo
et al.
Abstract:Obesity, a public health challenge, arises from a complex interplay of factors such as dietary habits and genetic predisposition. Alterations in gut microbiota, characterized by an imbalance between Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, further exacerbate metabolic dysregulation, promoting inflammation and metabolic disturbances. Intermittent fasting (IF) emerges as a promising dietary strategy showing efficacy in weight management and favoring fat utilization. Studies have used mice as animal models to demonstrate th… Show more
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