Intermittent Fasting & Biome + Weight Loss vs. Caloric Restriction

How to lose 20 pounds without cutting off an arm? Or just keep your shape and energy healthy as you age?

Ain’t easy.

What diet works best? And also keeps our gut biomes healthiest, which means the most diverse. Meaning lots of diverse, healthy gut bugs.

Research is suggesting the more diverse your gut bacteria, the easier it might be to keep your weight where you want it.

This is a large collaborative study coming from the Arizona State Universities, Skidmore College, Center of Translational Science, Florida International University, and a company called Isagenix International LLC. They do use a protein supplement drink made by this company.

This study compared calorie restriction (CR) versus intermittent fasting (IF).