Impact of Christian Orthodox Church Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome Components in Adults Aged 18–49 Years

Impact of Christian Orthodox Church Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome Components in Adults Aged 18–49 Years

Objective: Studies regarding health effects of religious fasting have been increased during the last decade. Our aim was to investigate the effects of Christian Orthodox Church (COC) fasting on metabolic syndrome in young adults. Methods: Participants were 224 men and women, of whom 111 had been fol...

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Main Authors: Anna Kokkinopoulou, Nikolaos E. Rodopaios, Alexandra-Aikaterini Koulouri, Eleni Vasara, Sousana K. Papadopoulou, Petros Skepastianos, Emmanouil Dermitzakis, Maria Hassapidou, Anthony G. Kafatos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
religious fasting
Christian Orthodox Church fasting
Mediterranean Diet
metabolic syndrome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/7/1755

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