Several studies reported that Ramadan fasting has health protective effects; however these effects were attenuated during post-Ramadan period. Dieticians should provide a guideline for maintaining health protective effects of Ramadan fasting during post-Ramadan period. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars of the Islamic religion, and Muslims must abstain from food and drink between dusk and dawn. Research has found that fasting during Ramadan may affect the health of Muslims. As the body submits to the rhythms of fasting during Ramadan, a series of transformations unfold. From the depths of the digestive system to the corridors of the heart, fasting emerges as a harbinger of vitality and vigor. While studies have found that Ramadan fasting is safe for people with stable heart disease, it's "really important" for people with heart issues to make a plan with their cardiologists, Basir said, especially regarding medications. Ramadan fasting has demonstrated several health benefits, including improving the gut microbiome, modifying gut hormone levels, and lowering proinflammatory markers such as cytokines and blood lipids. Although fasting has many health benefits, fasting during Ramadan may aggravate chronic medical conditions. Islamic Ramadan is a 28 - 30 day fast in which food and drink are prohibited during the daylight hours. The majority of health-specific findings related to Ramadan fasting are mixed. The effect of fasting during Ramadan on the immune system is favorable. Ramadan fasting has no impact on kidney function and urine component. Conclusion: Studies showed that Ramadan fasting has health protective effects. Muslims believe that fasting during Ramadan improves self-discipline, and increases spirituality, inner peace, and awareness of the hardship suffered by those who do not have enough food and frequently go hungry without choice. The effects of Ramadan fasting on mental health may be mediated by some psychoneuroendocrine mechanisms. There is a need for better-structured studies with larger samples and more variables to elucidate these mechanisms that mediate the effect of Ramadan fasting on mental health. Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. The past two decades have seen a rise in the number of investigations examining the health-related effects of religiously motivated fasts. Islamic Ramadan is a 28 - 30 day fast in which food and drink are prohibited during the daylight hours. The majority of health-specific findings related to Ramadan fasting are mixed. The likely causes for these heterogeneous findings are the differences During the 9th month (Ramadan) of the Islamic calendar (Hijra) many millions of adult Muslims all over the world fast during the daylight hours. Since Hijra is a lunar calendar, Ramadan occurs at Benefits of fasting in Ramadan. More than one billion Muslims globally practice a strict ritual of moral abstinence and fasting during the month of Ramadan. The tradition of fasting dates back more than 1,300 years and started with the formation of Islam. Given below are numerous benefits of fasting in Ramadan: Spiritual benefits of Ramadan fasting In a recent systematic review, Mousavi et al. reported that Ramadan fasting improves health parameters through positive effects on some bacterial strains such as Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroide. The positive effects of Ramadan fasting on gut microbiota were recently demonstrated by Chen et al. . The Effects of Fasting on the Body: Understanding the Impact and How to Stay Healthy During Ramadan. Fasting during Ramadan is a powerful spiritual practice, but it also brings about significant changes to the body. During the daylight hours of fasting, the body relies on stored energy from carbohydrates and fat, as there is no intake of food Abstract. Fasting is a prevalent approach to weight loss and is a feasible method for treating some diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. Meanwhile, the effects of intermittent fasting on health, aging, and disease process are hot issues and are of concern by researchers of multiple areas, even the public. Results from studies on the health effects of Ramadan fasting are mixed, probably because the length of the fast and the weather conditions experienced vary depending on the time of year and the country where the fast is being observed. However, the effects of fasting on mental health and specific health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer or metabolic disorders vary depending on individual factors. Ramadan fasting may alter a variety of physiological parameters which by themselves influence ocular system. Here, we review the effects of Ramadan fasting on the health and function of the eye. Literature records in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Also, it was suggested that Ramadan fasting may increase the risk for salivary gland inflammation. [12] The psychological effects of fasting during Ramadan have also been researched. In one study, Ramadan fasters were asked to perform cognitive inhibition tasks during and after Ramadan, assessing their response time and accuracy.
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