Over the past 10 to 15 years, intermittent fasting has emerged as an unconventional
approach to reduce body weight and improve metabolic health beyond simple calorie …

Objectives To the best of our knowledge, no systematic review and meta-analysis has
evaluated the cholesterol-lowering effects of intermittent fasting (IF) and energy-restricted …

Background and aims There is a large body of research focused on various aspects related
to Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) and human health and disease. This study aimed to …

Background Intermittent fasting is a popular dietary intervention with perceived relatively
easy compliance and is linked to various health benefits, including weight loss and …

There is a large body of research on Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) and health in
Muslim communities, that can offer insights to promote the achievement of Sustainable …

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 …

Purpose The current meta-analysis aimed to obtain a more stable estimate of the effect size
of Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting (RDF) on sleep duration and daytime sleepiness …

Aims This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting (RDIF;
29–30 days) on cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRF) in healthy adults, and examine the …

Background Ramadan fasting is practiced by hundreds of millions every year. This ritual
practice changes diet and lifestyle dramatically; thus, the effect of Ramadan fasting on blood …

Purpose Studies on the effect of Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting (RDIF) on body weight
have yielded conflicting results. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta …