Nutritional, sleep, physical activity, and quality-of-life changes during Ramadan fasting: a prospective comparative study [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionBackgroundRamadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan fasting, which lasts from sunrise to sunset, significantly affects eating habits, physical activity, daytime sleepiness, and quality of life.
Eftal Geçgil Demir +7 more
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Ramadan fasting and risk of Covid-19
International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2020 Almost all religions recommend periods of fasting. Many adult Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan each year. Ramadan fasting as a type of intermittent fasting is a non-pharmacological intervention refining the overall health. This year, Ramadan
Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard +1 more
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Effects of Ramadan and Non-ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Gut Microbiome
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 BackgroundIn recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity in the health and wellness in the world. There are numerous types of IF, all of which involve fasting periods that last longer than an overnight fast and involve limited meal time-windows, with or without calorie restriction.
Javad Heshmati +2 more
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Effects of Ramadan fasting on blood pressure in hypertensive patients: a systematic review [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2016 Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and fasting in this month is the rule for any healthy matured person. Nutritional and behavioral changes occurred during Ramadan fasting may lead to several physiological change, such as blood pressure (2).
Maryam Alinezhad-Namaghi, Maryam Salehi
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Effects of Ramadan fasting on lipid profile: A narrative review [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2014 Ramadan Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a religious obligation, practiced by millions of people around the world. Ramadan fasting is essentially a fundamental change in lifestyle for one lunar month.
Mohsen Mazidi +3 more
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The impact of Ramadan fasting on Fetuin-A level in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Heliyon, 2021 Background/Aims: Ramadan fasting creates changes in lifestyle, causing biochemical alterations that affect glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
Dante S. Harbuwono +5 more
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A review of Ramadan fasting and diabetes mellitus: Controversies regarding the effects of Ramadan fasting on diabetic patients [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2014 Although several studies have investigated the effects of Ramadan fasting on diabetic patients, the exact impacts on diabetes control have not been well elucidated yet.
Zhaleh Shadman +2 more
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Ramadan fasting and diabetes [PDF]
BMJ, 2007 A 45 year old Pakistani man with type 2 diabetes mellitus consults to discuss how he might fast safely during Ramadan.
Aziz, Sheikh, Sunita, Wallia
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Ramadan Fasting and Thyroid Hormone Levels in Women with Hypothyroidism [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2020 Introduction: According to some studies, Ramadan fasting causes minimal changes in the levels of thyroid hormones. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of Ramadan fasting on the levels of thyroid hormones in fasting women with hypothyroidism ...
Roghayeh Pakdel +3 more
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Effects of Ramadan fasting on common upper gastrointestinal disorders: A review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2017 Introduction: Ramadan is the ninth month of Muslim's calendar during which Muslims fast. Ramadan lasts 29-30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. Fasting during Ramadan has significant health effects.
Najmeh Seifi +4 more
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