Author : Naina mohamed pakkir maideen
Keyword : Alternate-day fasting health benefits intermittent fasting islamic fasting ramadan fasting time-restricted feeding
Subject : Health
Article Type : Review article
DOI : 10.22038/jnfh.2018.30667.1111
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Abstract : Background & Objective: Islamic fasting is observed by millions of Muslims across the world during the holy month of Ramadan and other specific days of the lunar year. Fasting Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. Depending on season and geographical location, Muslims maintain fasting for approximately 13-18 hours per day. The present study aimed to review the benefits of Islamic fasting. Materials and Methods: This literature review was conducted via searching in databases like Medline, PubMed, PMC, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and reference lists of relevant articles using keywords like health benefits, Islamic fasting, intermittent fasting, alternate-day fasting, time-restricted feeding, and Ramadan intermittent fasting. Results: Islamic fasting could be considered as intermittent fasting as it is similar to alternate-day fasting and time-restricted feeding. Intermittent fasting is associated with numerous health benefits. Conclusion: According to this review, some of the main health benefits of Islamic fasting include weight loss, attenuation of metabolic markers (e.g., insulin resistance, blood glucose, and blood pressure), improved lipid profile, prevention of chronic problems (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer), protection against neurodegeneration, and diminished inflammation.
Article by : Naina Mohamed Pakkir Maideen
Article add date : 2021-12-21
How to cite : Naina mohamed pakkir maideen. (2021-December-21). Health benefits of islamic intermittent fasting. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/932