Islamic fasting leads to an increased abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides fragilis group: A preliminary study on intermittent fasting

Özkul, Ceren; Yalınay, Meltem; Karakan, Tarkan

doi:10.5152/tjg.2019.19185

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“…This concept has been getting scientific validations for its role in maintaining gut and immune homeostasis. Intermittent fasting (IF) (which includes alternate day fasting or time restricted feeding) has been reported to favorably influence the gut microbiota [34] by increasing the abundance of beneficial Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides fragilis [35]. In fact, various animal trials and some human intervention studies have clearly demonstrated health benefits associated with IF in people with underlying diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular ailments [36].…”

Section: Symbiosis Immune Regulation and Homeostasismentioning

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Diet, Gut Microbiota and COVID-19

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Worldwide, millions of individuals have been affected by the prevailing SARS-CoV-2. Therefore, a robust immune system remains indispensable, as an immunocompromised host status has proven to be fatal. In the absence of any specific antiviral drug/vaccine, COVID-19 related drug repurposing along with various other nonpharmacological measures coupled with lockdown have been employed to combat this infection. In this context, a plant based rich fiber diet, which happens to be consumed by a majority of the Indian population, appears to be advantageous, as it replenishes the host gut microbiota with beneficial microbes thereby leading to a symbiotic association conferring various health benefits to the host including enhanced immunity. Further, implementation of the lockdown which has proven to be a good non-pharmacological measure, seems to have resulted in consumption of home cooked healthy diet, thereby enriching the beneficial microflora in the gut, which might have resulted in better prognosis of COVID-19 patients in India in comparison to that observed in the western countries.

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“…Concord grape, cranberry and the Amazonian fruit Camu Camu have been reported to increase the abundance of A. muciniphila in the intestinal tract approximately 7-fold, 15-fold, and 5fold, respectively, reduced inflammation and body weight gain, and increased gut barrier integrity in obese mouse models (44,45,49). Although a currently unpopular option, caloric restriction such as intermittent fasting has shown increases in A. muciniphila abundance (77). To scale up this approach, dietmimetic medications are under intense scrutiny.…”

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The Bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila: A Sentinel for Gut Permeability and Its Relevance to HIV-Related Inflammation

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“…Even a short-term GFD followed for four weeks has affected the microbiota, with a reduction in family Veillonellaceae (class Clostridia) being noticed [132]. Similarly, significant changes in the composition of the microbiota and deregulation in its functions have been observed in people following other alternative dietary patterns, including the ketogenic diet [133,134], paleo diet [135,136], or intermittent fasting [137,138] (Table 5).…”

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You Are What You Eat—The Relationship between Diet, Microbiota, and Metabolic Disorders—A Review

2020

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The gut microbiota (GM) is defined as the community of microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses) colonizing the gastrointestinal tract. GM regulates various metabolic pathways in the host, including those involved in energy homeostasis, glucose and lipid metabolism, and bile acid metabolism. The relationship between alterations in intestinal microbiota and diseases associated with civilization is well documented. GM dysbiosis is involved in the pathogenesis of diverse diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and neurological disorders. Multiple factors modulate the composition of the microbiota and how it physically functions, but one of the major factors triggering GM establishment is diet. In this paper, we reviewed the current knowledge about the relationship between nutrition, gut microbiota, and host metabolic status. We described how macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fat) and different dietary patterns (e.g., Western-style diet, vegetarian diet, Mediterranean diet) interact with the composition and activity of GM, and how gut bacterial dysbiosis has an influence on metabolic disorders, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.

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Islamic fasting leads to an increased abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides fragilis group: A preliminary study on intermittent fasting

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Cited by 72 publications

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Diet, Gut Microbiota and COVID-19

Diet, Gut Microbiota and COVID-19

The Bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila: A Sentinel for Gut Permeability and Its Relevance to HIV-Related Inflammation

You Are What You Eat—The Relationship between Diet, Microbiota, and Metabolic Disorders—A Review

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