The effects of Ramadan fasting on growth parameters: A narrative review

Authors

  • Mohsen Mazidi Biochemistry of Nutrition Research Center , School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Mohsen Nematy Biochemistry of Nutrition Research Center , School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Peyman Rezaie Biochemistry of Nutrition Research Center , School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract:

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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volume 2  issue 1

pages  41- 45

publication date 2014-02-01

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