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The effect of Ramadan fasting on mental health and some hormonal levels in healthy males

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, 2023
Background Millions of Muslims around the world fast during the holy month of Ramadan as a requirement of their religion Islam. Studies have reported varying effects of Ramadan fasting on mental health and various hormones.
Mustafa Akan, Suheyla Unal, Lale Gonenir Erbay, Mehmet Cagatay Taskapan   +3 more
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Ramadan intermittent fasting is associated with ameliorated inflammatory markers and improved plasma sphingolipids/ceramides in subjects with obesity: lipidomics analysis

Scientific Reports, 2023
Intermittent fasting (IF) is associated with enormous metabolic alterations that underpin its diverse health effects. Changes in lipid metabolism, particularly ceramides, and other sphingolipids, are among the most notable of these alterations.
Mohamed I. Madkour, M. Islam, Trevor S. Tippetts, K. H. Chowdhury, L. Lesniewski, Scott A. Summers, Falak Zeb, Dana N. Abdelrahim, R. Alkurd, Husam Khraiwesh, Katia H AbuShihab, Asma AlBakri, Khaled Obaideen, M. Faris   +13 more
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The impact of Ramadan intermittent fasting on anthropometric measurements and body composition: Evidence from LORANS study and a meta-analysis

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
Background Although the effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) on anthropometry and body composition has been questioned, none of the previous studies tried to explain the reported changes in these parameters.
R. Al-Jafar, Nisa Sri Wahyuni, K. Belhaj, M. Ersi, Zahra Boroghani, Amer Alreshidi, Zahraa S A Alkhalaf, P. Elliott, K. K. Tsilidis, A. Dehghan   +9 more
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The MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system adapts to substantial changes in daily routine: Lessons from real world users during Ramadan

Diabetes, obesity and metabolism, 2023
To report on the effectiveness and safety of the MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system in real‐world users during the month of Ramadan.
Mohammed E. Al-Sofiani, Goran Petrovski, Abdulrahman Al Shaikh, A. Alguwaihes, Mohammad Al Harbi, Dabia Al Mohannadi, Alero Adjene, Abdulmoeen E. Alagha, Sareea Al Remeithi, Naji Alamuddin, Arcelia Arrieta, J. Castañeda, Wael Chaar, T. van den Heuvel, Ohad Cohen   +14 more
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Effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on gut microbiome: is the diet key?

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023
Much research has been conducted regarding the impact of diet on the gut microbiota. However, the effects of dietary habits such as intermittent fasting are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of intermittent fasting during Ramadan on the
Duygu Sağlam, Gozde Aritici Colak, Eray Şahin, Berkay Yekta Ekren, U. Sezerman, Murat Baş   +5 more
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Religious Practice and Student Performance: Evidence from Ramadan Fasting

Social Science Research Network, 2023
We investigate how the intensity of Ramadan affects educational outcomes by exploiting spatiotemporal variation in annual fasting hours. Longer fasting hours are related to increases in student performance in a panel of TIMMS test scores (1995–2019 ...
E. Hornung, Guido Schwerdt, Maurizio Strazzeri   +2 more
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IDENTITAS BUDAYA DAN SOSIAL PADA MAKANAN KHAS DAERAH: TINJAUAN TERHADAP PERILAKU KONSUMSI MASYARAKAT MUSLIM PADA BULAN RAMADAN DI INDONESIA

Komitmen: Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen, 2023
This study aims to examine cultural and social identities associated with regional specialties and the consumption behavior of Muslim communities in Indonesia during the month of Ramadan. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods.
Yanti Mulia Roza, Geofakta Razali, Endang Fatmawati, S. Syamsuddin, G. Wibowo   +4 more
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Timing of Resistance Training During Ramadan Fasting and Its Effects on Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy.

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2023
PURPOSE During Ramadan month, Muslims often continue training to maintain their muscle performance. However, trainers should stress the importance of the time of day chosen for practicing resistance training (RT) during Ramadan fasting to avoid health ...
R. Triki, H. Zouhal, H. Chtourou, Iyed Salhi, N. Jebabli, A. Saeidi, Ismail Laher, A. C. Hackney, Urs Granacher, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman   +9 more
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Perceived changes in the mental well‐being among Nigerians due to Ramadan Intermittent Fasting during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Brain and Behavior, 2023
Muslims fast every year during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This study examined mental well‐being and correlating factors among Nigerian adults who observed Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF).
S. K. Sulaiman, F. Tsiga-Ahmed, T. Arora, M. Faris, M. S. Musa, Y. Kareem, F. Dayyab, Aminu Hussein, S. Sale, Syed Fahad Javaid, Moien A. B. Khan   +10 more
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Implications of Ramadan Fasting in the Setting of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Cureus, 2023
Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular dieting technique with many well-studied benefits, such as permitting weight loss in obese patients, lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and triglyceride levels, and optimizing ...
Sedra Tibi, Sabah M. Ahmed, Yasmeen Nizam, Murad Aldoghmi, Adam Moosa, K. Bourenane, M. Yakub, Hina Mohsin   +7 more
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