What's Going on Inside Our Gut When We Fast?

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Tim Spector is one of the world's most cited scientists. He says when you fast, a different set of bacteria appear in your gut. One such microbe loves to chow down on our mucus and then feeds off it. This allows the gut layer to keep regenerating new cells. Tim: It's not really that different to having a manicure.

Nowadays, food can be delivered to your door with just a few swipes of your smartphone. The result? Many of us eat more frequently, at any time of the day. And this may have some downsides. New research shows that for our gut bacteria to perform their helpful activities, we may have to embrace the dietary patterns of our ancestors.

In today’s daily episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan is joined by Tim Spector to answer the question: How do gut bacteria repair your gut while fasting?

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