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Fasting May Ease Toxicity
A study by researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that a 24-hour fast helped the intestinal lining recover from radiation damage by increasing levels of *Akkermansia muciniphila*. This bacterium produces propionate, which stimulates tissue-repair mechanisms and cell regeneration. The benefit disappeared when the bacterium was removed and returned when it was reintroduced alongside fasting, suggesting it is necessary for the effect. However, the findings are still at the preclinical stage and have not been confirmed in humans. They do not mean that cancer patients should fast, and patients should not change their diet during treatment without consulting their doctor.
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