The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Biochemical Parameters in Healthy Thai Subjects
Introduction: Although, the effect of Ramadan fasting on the risks for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been reported in several studies, the results were inconsistent. In addition, the effect of Ramadan fasting on biochemical parameters in Thai subjects has not been evaluated. Aim: The aim of...
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| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Although, the effect of Ramadan fasting on the
risks for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been reported in
several studies, the results were inconsistent. In addition, the
effect of Ramadan fasting on biochemical parameters in Thai
subjects has not been evaluated.
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of
Ramadan fasting on anthropometry, blood pressure, Fasting
Blood Glucose (FBG), lipid profiles, and body composition in
healthy Thai subjects.
Materials and Methods: A total of 65 healthy subjects (21
men and 44 women) aged between 19-24 years were randomly
recruited. Anthropometry, blood pressure, FBG, Total Cholesterol
(TC), Triglyceride (TG), High Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol
(HDL-C), Low Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C), and
body composition were measured before Ramadan, end of
Ramadan and after one month of Ramadan.
Results: There were no changes in anthropometry, blood
pressure, lipid profiles and body composition in both genders
before Ramadan, end of Ramadan and after one month of
Ramadan. Nevertheless, FBG levels were significantly increased
after one month of Ramadan compared with baseline (5.09±0.50
versus 4.83±0.38 mmol/L, p=0.016, respectively) in women.
Conclusion: The Ramadan fasting did not affect the lipid,
anthropometric and body composition in healthy Thai subjects.
However, the increased FBG levels after one month of Ramadan
were observed in women. To improve the favourable biochemical
parameters after Ramadan fasting, the lifestyle modifications
such as, increased intake of healthy diets and increased physical
activity should be recommended. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |