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 …

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on parameters of insulin resistance in
trained athletes at rest and after aerobic exercise. Methods: Nine male rugby players (age …

Background: Many studies have shown various results regarding the effects of Ramadan
fasting on weight and body composition in healthy individuals. Objectives: This study aimed …

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 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 Notable lifestyle changes can occur in Ramadan due to the sudden shift in
eating routine with fasting during daylight hours. This study aimed to examine the changes …

Background Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan by abstinence from food and drink
every day from dawn to sunset. Studies have reported contradictory results with respect to …

This study design to evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of some
hormones among Jordanian healthy male students. The subjects of present study were 42 …

This study examined whether intermittent fasting during Ramadan had differential effects on
body composition, metabolic parameters, and gut hormone and appetite responses to a …

Abstract Background and Aims: During the month of Ramadan, Moslems refrain from
drinking and eating between sunrise and sunset. This review aimed to analyze the effects of …