The Influence of Ramadan Fasting on Plasma Lipids and Body Weight in Normal Men

Volume: 28, Issue: 1
Published: Jul 12, 2010
Abstract
This investigation was designed to study the influence of Ramadan fasting on body weight and plasma lipid concentrations in young healthy Saudi Arabian men. The experimental subjects were 33 male college students, ages 18-22. Body weight and plasma lipid were measured on days 1 (baseline), 8, and 14 of Ramadan. Fasting in Ramadan reduced the mean body weight and plasma cholesterol level slightly, but the reductions were not significant. Plasma...
Paper Details
Title
The Influence of Ramadan Fasting on Plasma Lipids and Body Weight in Normal Men
Published Date
Jul 12, 2010
Volume
28
Issue
1
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