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March 1, 2026Journal of Engineering and Technological Science

An evaluation of the effects of Ramadan fasting on anthropometric, metabolic and endocrine parameters

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ZMZiya Erokay MetinOTOya TopaloğluSTSerhat Tokgöz

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This prospective study evaluates metabolic and anthropometric changes due to Ramadan fasting in healthy volunteers, indicating mixed effects.

Key Points

  • This study aims to examine the effects of Ramadan fasting on body measurements and metabolic parameters.
  • Included 80 healthy volunteers aged 19-50 years who fasted during Ramadan.
  • Conducted anthropometric measurements and blood tests before and after Ramadan.
  • Compared data on body weight, BMI, waist circumference, body fat ratio, and metabolic markers (glucose, insulin, cholesterol).
  • Body weight decreased significantly from 77.4 kg to 76.2 kg (p < 0.01).
  • BMI decreased from 26.1 kg/m² to 25.7 kg/m² (p < 0.001).
  • Waist circumference decreased from 94.5 cm to 91.8 cm (p < 0.001).
  • Fasting glucose levels increased from 83.5 mg/dl to 91.1 mg/dl (p < 0.01).
  • HDL-C levels decreased significantly (p < 0.001).

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Metin et al. (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8a7ec16d51705d2fbf4https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i3.7588
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