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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We aimed to assess the effect of Islamic intermittent fasting, during and outside of Ramadan,
on plasma levels of leptin and ghrelin while controlling for several potential confounding …

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 …

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 Levels of cortisol, melatonin, ghrelin, and leptin are highly correlated with
circadian rhythmicity. The levels of these hormones are affected by sleep, feeding, and …