Health Benefits of Islamic Intermittent Fasting

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY, DUBAI, UAE

2 Dubai Health Authority, UAE

3 Dubai Health Autority, UAE

4 Ambulatory Healthcare Services – SEHA, Alain, UAE

Abstract

Background & Objective:  Islamic fasting is observed by millions of Muslims across the world during the holy month of Ramadan and other specific  days of the lunar year. Fasting  Muslims  abstain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. Depending on season and geographical location, Muslims  maintain fasting for approximately 13-18 hours per day. The present study aimed to review the benefits of Islamic fasting.Materials and Methods:  This literature review was conducted via searching in  databases like Medline, PubMed, PMC, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and reference lists of relevant articles using keywords like health benefits, Islamic fasting, intermittent fasting, alternate-day fasting, time-restricted feeding, and Ramadan intermittent fasting.Results: Islamic fasting could be considered as intermittent fasting as it is similar to alternate-day fasting and time-restricted feeding. Intermittent fasting is associated with numerous health benefits.Conclusion:  According to this review, some of the main health benefits of Islamic fasting include weight loss, attenuation of metabolic markers (e.g., insulin resistance, blood glucose, and blood pressure), improved lipid profile, prevention of chronic problems (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer), protection against neurodegeneration, and diminished inflammation.Keywords: Health Benefits, Ramadan Fasting, Islamic Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, Alternate-day Fasting, Time-restricted Feeding

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Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Volume 5, Issue 4
December 2017
Pages 162-171

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  • Receive Date: 18 March 2018
  • Revise Date: 10 June 2018
  • Accept Date: 13 June 2018

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