Effect of Ramadan fasting on body weight and serum cholesterol in middle aged healthy subjects: An observational trial
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction There are significant changes in the food habits sleep and behaviour during Ramadan fasting which may significantly impact the body metabolism This study evaluated effect of Ramadan fasting on body weight and serum cholesterol among normal healthy subjectsMaterials and Methods Thirty normal and apparently healthy subjects in the age group of 35 to 65 years and determined to complete full month of fasting during Ramadan were enrolled in the study The outcome measures body weight serum cholesterol were assessed in all the subjects before and after Ramadan monthResults The subjects age 452 724 years underwent a significant decrease in body weight from 601 94 kg to 585 92 kg p 0 xssremovedConclusion Based on findings from our study sample we conclude that Ramadan fasting by middle aged healthy individuals may lead to reduction in body weight and decrease in serum cholesterolKeywords Ramadan fasting Body weight Serum cholesterol
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Salahuddin, Sayed Ashfak Ahmed Hussain, Quadri Syeda Ayesha
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