Effects of Diurnal Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Sleep Quality in Healthy Turkish Adults

Çelik, Özge Mengi; Koçak, Tevfik; Köksal, Eda

doi:10.1080/03670244.2022.2089878

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“…Regarding recent empirical studies, Agagündüz et al ( 58 ) found, in 27 healthy Turkish participants (11 males, and 16 females) aged 27.6 ± 1.69 yrs, a significant decrease in body mass, body mass index (BMI), and fat-free mass. Similarly, Mengi Çelik et al ( 59 ) reported a decrease in body mass and BMI during Ramadan in 32 (12 males 20 females) Turkish healthy adults aged 19 and 32 years. Similar findings were reported in 49 Indonesian healthy adults (15 males, 34 females) ( 60 ).…”

Section: Religious Fasting Nutrition and Individual Healthmentioning

confidence: 84%

“…Recently, Mengi Çelik et al ( 59 ) assessed sleep quality before and during the month of Ramadan, using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire, in 32 (12 males 20 females) healthy Turkish adults. The authors found no significant effect of Ramadan fasting on sleep quality in healthy individuals.…”

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Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Trabelsi

Ammar²,

Boujelbane³

et al. 2022

Front. Nutr.

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Religious fasting is practiced by people of all faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, as well as Hinduism, Judaism, and Taoism. Individual/clinical, public, global, and planetary health has traditionally been studied as separate entities. Nevertheless, religious fasting, in conjunction with other religious health assets, can provide several opportunities, ranging from the individual to the population, environmental, and planetary levels, by facilitating and supporting societal transformations and changes, such as the adoption of healthier, more equitable, and sustainable lifestyles, therein preserving the Earth's systems and addressing major interconnected, cascading, and compound challenges. In this review, we will summarize the most recent evidence on the effects of religious fasting, particularly Orthodox and Ramadan Islamic fasting, on human and public health. Further, we will explore the potential effects of religious fasting on tackling current environmental issues, with a special focus on nutrition/food restriction and planetary health. Finally, specific recommendations, particularly around dietary intake during the fasting rituals, will be provided to ensure a sustainable healthy planet.

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Section: Religious Fasting Nutrition and Individual Healthmentioning

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Section: Religious Fasting Nutrition and Individual Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Trabelsi

Ammar²,

Boujelbane³

et al. 2022

Front. Nutr.

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“…Finally, although IF and continuous daily CR appear to induce similar changes in energy expenditure, IF regimens may differentially affect substrate oxidation, increasing protein and fat oxidation. Mengi Çelik et al 29 evaluated the effect of RF on cardiometabolic risk factors (blood glucose, lipid profile, inflammatory cytokines) and sleep quality in healthy Turkish adults. This prospective observational study was conducted with 32 individuals (12 males, 20 females) aged between 19 and 32 years and fasted for 25 or more continuous days in Ankara, Turkey, during Ramadan 1442.…”

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“…In 2022, seven original research articles addressed various aspects of cardiovascular disease (CVD) [23][24][25] and risk factors [26][27][28][29] associated with RF: four on cardiac events and three on risk factors. Four other articles provided practical guidelines and management recommendations for people with CVD during RF.…”

Section: Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factorsmentioning

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Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022

Hafidh

Khan

Shaikh

et al. 2023

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Objectives The literature on health and disease during Ramadan fasting (RF) is widely spread in many journals making it not readily accessible to those interested in the subject. Here, we provide an overview of the research on the interplay of RF with various aspects of well-being published in 2022. Materials and Methods A narrative, nonsystematic review of the international literature from a single major medical online database, PubMed, in one calendar year (2022) was conducted. The search term “Ramadan fasting” was used to retrieve the appropriate records. The relevant literature with substantial data-based content was presented in a concise thematic account, excluding those concerned with diabetes. Results Themes that emerged from the review included the pathophysiology of metabolic changes during RF, nutritional aspects including body composition and energy metabolism, cardiovascular disease and risk factors, renal function and structure, endocrinology (mainly thyroid), neurological disorders, mental health, pregnancy and fetal life, and infections (including COVID). Some miscellaneous clinical themes were identified, such as patients' and professional perspectives. Conclusions In 2022, the medical interest in RF was again widely spread across specialties. Cardiovascular disease and risk factors attract the most interest in terms of original articles and professional guidelines. We hope with this review to present a concise summary of the scholarly work on the subject in this year.

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“…In light of their recent work, we instead performed a systematic update for newer studies on glucometabolic markers. Three new studies observed a minor rise in blood sugar levels (one of which was statistically insignificant) [ 53 – 55 ]. Additionally, one study reported a slight and insignificant rise in serum insulin levels [ 53 ].…”

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Impact of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of major endocrinology hormonal and biochemical parameters in healthy non-athlete adults: A systematic review and meta-analyses

Poursalehian,

Mohseni,

Shadman

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Ramadan Intermittent Fasting (RIF) has the potential to alter hormonal levels in the body. This study investigates the impact of RIF on hormonal levels among healthy individuals during Ramadan. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of previously published studies were conducted, focusing on healthy non-athlete adults. The intervention examined was Ramadan Intermittent Fasting, and the primary outcomes assessed were changes in endocrine hormonal and biochemical parameters. The pooled effect measure was expressed as odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) using the random-effects model. Results A total of 35 original articles were retrieved, with a combined sample size of 1,107 participants eligible for the meta-analysis. No significant relationship was found between pre- and post-Ramadan hormonal levels of T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, Testosterone, LH, FSH, Prolactin, PTH, Calcium, and Phosphorus (P-value<0.05). However, a substantial decrease in morning cortisol levels was observed across the studies (P-value: 0.08, Hedges’ g = -2.14, 95% CI: -4.54, 0.27). Conclusions Ramadan Intermittent Fasting results in minimal hormonal changes and is a safe practice for healthy individuals. The fasting regimen appears to disrupt the circadian rhythm, leading to a decrease in morning cortisol levels.

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Effects of Diurnal Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Sleep Quality in Healthy Turkish Adults

Cited by 6 publications

References 40 publications

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022

Impact of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of major endocrinology hormonal and biochemical parameters in healthy non-athlete adults: A systematic review and meta-analyses

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