Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Weight and Body Composition in Healthy Non-Athlete Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Hamish A FernandoJessica ZibelliniRebecca A HarrisRadhika V Seimon Stuart M Grieve

Published in: Nutrients (2019)

Even with no advice on lifestyle changes, there are consistent-albeit transient-reductions in weight and fat mass with the Ramadan fast, especially in people with overweight or obesity.

Keyphrases

weight loss
body composition
weight gain
resistance training
physical activity
bone mineral density
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
blood glucose
type diabetes
cerebral ischemia
cardiovascular disease
skeletal muscle
fatty acid
brain injury
blood pressure