The effect of Ramadan fasting on serum lipid profile in obese and non-obese humans
Date
2025-06-01
Authors
Mohammad Shawabkeh
Mohammad Moraeb
Salwa Eqneibi
Rama Asaeed
Haneen Nour
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Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University
Abstract
The practice of fasting involves avoiding food and liquids for predetermined amounts of time in order to enhance essential bodily processes. While there are other forms of fasting, Islamic fasting and intermittent fasting are the most well-known. First, Islamic fasting: According to the lunar Islamic calendar, Ramadan, the ninth month, lasts roughly 29 to 30 days. All adults who practice Islam are required to fast throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Healthy Muslims abstain from all food and liquids during this time, and they also abstain from smoking tobacco every day from before sunrise till dark (21). There haven't been many studies on this topic recently, but primary care doctors can learn a lot from it about the physiological changes that occur in diverse groups with distinct Muslim rites. An eating habit that alternates between times of eating and fasting is known as intermittent fasting. It is distinguished by the fact that it mostly depends on mealtimes and places little limitations on the kinds of food that can be consumed or avoided. As a result, intermittent fasting usually refers to meal times rather than a plan.