The effect of Ramadan fasting on maternal serum lipids, cortisol levels and fetal development

Dıkensoy, Ebru; Balat, Özcan; Cebesoy, Bahar; Özkur, Ayhan; Çiçek, Hülya; Can, Günay

doi:10.1007/s00404-008-0680-x

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“…A significant fall in glucose, insulin, lactate and carnitine and a rise in triglycerides and hydroxybutyrate was reported at the end of the fasting day in pregnant women [116] . In another reports the LDL/HDL ratio was decreased and the outcome of pregnancy was comparable to those who did not fast [117,118] . The outcome of pregnancy in Gambian women who fasted during Ramadan was unsatisfactory; however, no control group was evaluated [119] .…”

Section: Pregnancy and Lactationmentioning

confidence: 98%

Islamic Fasting and Health

2010

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Background: Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan, the 9th lunar month. The duration of fasting varies from 13 to 18 h/day. Fasting includes avoidance of drinking liquids and eating foods. The aim of this article is to review health-related aspects of Ramadan fasting. Methods: Related abstracts from 1960 to 2009 were obtained from Medline and local journals in Islamic countries. One hundred and thirteen articles meeting the criteria for paper selection were reviewed in depth to identify details of related materials. Results: During the fasting days of Ramadan glucose homeostasis is maintained by meals taken before dawn and by liver glycogen stores. Changes in serum lipids are variable and depend on the quality and quantity of food consumption and changes in weight. Compliant, well-controlled type 2 diabetics may observe Ramadan fasting, but fasting is not recommended for type 1, noncompliant, poorly controlled and pregnant diabetics. There are no adverse effects of Ramadan fasting on the heart, lung, liver, kidney, eyes, hematologic profile, endocrine and neuropsychiatric functions. Conclusions: Although Ramadan fasting is safe for all healthy individuals, those with various diseases should consult their physicians and follow scientific recommendations.

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Section: Pregnancy and Lactationmentioning

confidence: 98%

Islamic Fasting and Health

2010

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“…In fact, evidence from some countries indicates that 70-90% of pregnant women observe the fast [72], although surveys suggest that they may not manage the full month [70,73,74]. Some studies in healthy pregnant women, without diabetes, have shown no harmful effects of fasting on baby or mother [73,[75][76][77], although other studies have reported some negative outcomes [72,78,79].…”

Section: Pregnant Womenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical guidelines

Hassanein

Alarouj

Hamdy

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Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

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“…Although these changes in the maternal serum lipid profile are thought to be normal adaptations to support fetal development, studies have shown that some factors such as being overweight [1], sedentary behavior [3], smoking [4], vitamin B1 (thiamine) and B2 (riboflavin) deficiency [5] and lifestyle [6] negatively influence this increase.…”

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confidence: 99%