Effects of Ramadan fasting on body weight and metabolic profile

Background and objective: Fasting during the Ramadan month is a religious duty and it is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of fasting during Ramadan in different times and place on body weight, blood sugar, serum lipids and blood pressure. Methods: Fifty three healthy adult fasting volunteers were included in the study. Peripheral venous blood samples were taken three days before...