the effects of ramadan fasting on growth parameters: a narrative review
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ramadan fasting is prescribed by quran for every able‐bodied, adult muslim and is considered an obligatory act of worship. during ramadan, the majority of muslims eat two major meals- one before dawn (sahar) and another immediately after the sunset (iftar). islamic fasting, due to its particular nature, may cause metabolic and hormonal changes in the body, which are different from those in regular fasting. to the best of our knowledge, no comprehensive study has been conducted on changes in growth parameters during fasting periods. therefore, the aim of this review, which is based on scientific literature review, was to describe the effects of fasting on growth parameters in humans.
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journal of fasting and healthجلد ۲، شماره ۱، صفحات ۴۱-۴۵
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