Remodeling of the gut microbiome during Ramadan-associated intermittent fasting

The Health Impacts of Fasting During Ramadan

Ramadan is the Holy month of fasting that is obligatory for all normal Muslims who reached at their puberty. Two meals are taken during Ramadan, one is taken before down to prepare themselves for fast is called “Sahur”, and second meal is taken at sunset is called “Iftar”. Fasting is not only a ritual and religious obligation while it has several medicinal significances specia...

Fasting during Ramadan and obesity.

The Physiological Effect of Intermittent Fasting (fasting the Month of Ramadan) on Anthropometrics and Blood Variables

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Diurnal Intermittent Fasting during Ramadan: The Effects on Leptin and Ghrelin Levels

We aimed to assess the effect of Islamic intermittent fasting, during and outside of Ramadan, on plasma levels of leptin and ghrelin while controlling for several potential confounding variables. Eight healthy male volunteers with a mean age of 26.6±4.9 years reported to the sleep disorders center (SDC) at King Saud University on four occasions: 1) adaptation; 2) 4 weeks before Ramadan while pe...

Fasting and medical issues during Ramadan.

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