Background. In view of the association of Ramadan intermittent fasting with profound
changes in lifestyle both in nondiabetic and diabetic patients, the aim of this study was to …

Background Adiponectin is a hormone secreted by adipocytes during the fasting phase of
the fast-fed cycle. Ramadan fasting involves prolonged fasting for up to twelve hours and …

Background: Intermittent fasting during Ramadan entails major changes in metabolism and
energy expenditure. This study sought to determine effect of the Ramadan fasting on serum …

The current study aimed to determine the effect of fasting during Ramadan on the metabolic
profile, anthropometry, and serum leptin and adiponectin concentrations. Anthropometry and …

Objectives Ramadan intermittent fasting may affect whole-body metabolism by affecting
appetite-related hormones. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the …

Aim Excessive visceral adiposity is a major risk factor for developing insulin resistance and
systemic low-grade inflammation. Ramadan diurnal fasting (RDF) is a religious ritual …

Abstract Introduction: Fasting is an Islamic practice, which causes various metabolic
changes in fasting individuals. Numerous studies have examined different aspects of fasting …

Aim Studies on the effect of Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting (RDIF) on glucometabolic
markers have yielded conflicting results. We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the …

Insulin sensitivity and\beta-cell function during Ramadan fasting in healthy male subjects
have not been investigated so far. We assessed the changes of these and other metabolic …

Background Muslims go through strict Ramadan fasting from dawn till sunset for one month
yearly. These practices are associated with disturbed feeding and sleep patterns. We …