ArticleJournal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences2019
Cortical thickness, neurocognitive, and body composition effects of fasting during Ramadan.
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- The effect of Ramadan fasting on anthropometric and body composition of healthy adults within different time points: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2025Pooled it
- The impact of Ramadan intermittent fasting on anthropometric measurements and body composition: Evidence from LORANS study and a meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Review
- The Implication of Physiological Ketosis on The Cognitive Brain: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2022Review
- Effect of Jain Fasting on Anthropometric, Clinical and Biochemical Parameters.Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolismArticle
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Abstract
backgroundWe aimed to study the anatomical, physiological, and cognitive function of healthy individuals practicing fasting during the month of Ramadan. Measurements were taken 1 week before and 2 weeks after Ramadan fasting. MATERIALS AND
methodsTwelve healthy male individuals (mean age ± standard error of the mean: 34.3 ± 2.9 years; body mass index: 26.26 ± 1.4 kg/m
resultsAnthropometric analysis showed a significant decrease in body weight, fat-free mass (FFM), trunk FFM, and trunk predicted muscle mass, while the other body composition parameters did not exhibit any changes. The stop signal reaction time (SSRT) latency (ms) (
conclusionOur pilot data suggest that Ramadan fasting leads to weight loss and FFM reductions and improve cognitive function.
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