Abstract
Background: The main aim of this report is to assess the changes in the state of health and the nutritional status of individuals, with regards to Ramadan and the effect of this particular diet on the human body. Methods: The relevant clinical information, nutritional status and the changes which occur during Ramadan were recruited for every individual .The follow-up of persons started in the pharmacy shop 10 days prior Ramadan and finish’s 10days afterwards. Biochemical and anthropometrical parameters were evaluated for each person. Results: The following anthropometrical parameters including weight, waist, hip and abdomen perimeter decreased due to fasting in Ramadan. Cholesterol levels decreased during study period. Triglyceride and blood glucose FBS increased. Blood pressure decreased, otherwise heart rate increased. There were statistically changes in those parameters. (p<0,05) Conclusion: Ramadan fasting causes no detrimental effect on health in healthy subjects. In fact, it reduces weight and may cause improvements in cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
Highlights
Ramadan fasting is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and one of the most significant ibadat of Islam [1]
Because the lunar calendar determines the month of Ramadan and is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, Ramadan is not fixed to any season
The effect of Ramadan fasting on the state of health and nutritional status was studied on 55 healthy volunteer’s
Summary
Ramadan fasting is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and one of the most significant ibadat (worships) of Islam [1]. The timing of daily fasting varies from country to country and with the season in which the month of Ramadan falls. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset.Traditionally the practice is to eat 2 meals, 1 before dawn, suhore, and 1 just after sunset, iftar. Often Muslims eat a greater variety of foods in their meals during Ramadan than in other months. The aim of this study is to assess the changes in the state of health and the nutritional status of individuals during the period of Ramadan. The main aim of this report is to assess the changes in the state of health and the nutritional status of individuals, with regards to Ramadan and the effect of this particular diet on the human body
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