Fasting the Microbiota to Improve Metabolism?
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Abstract
While intermittent or periodic fasting provides a variety of favorable health benefits, the molecular mediators of these effects are poorly understood. In this issue of Cell Metabolism, Li and colleagues (2017) highlight the role of gut microbiota in mediating benefits of intermittent fasting through activation of adipose tissue beiging.
Medical subject headings
- Adipose Tissue
- Fasting
- Gastrointestinal Microbiome
- Obesity