Does intermittent fasting change your blood microbiome?
This study tests if intermittent fasting (going without food for periods) affects the microorganisms in your blood. It may help researchers understand how fasting influences health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 25.
- You have not fasted at all in the month before the study.
- You are willing to share movement data from a phone app.
- You do not use certain medications like antibiotics or steroids, or take probiotic supplements.
- You do not have chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cancer.
- You do not smoke more than 10 cigarettes or drink more than 6 cups of coffee daily.
- If you are a woman, you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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