Ramzan fasting causes weight loss, states research study – Star of Mysore

Fasting reveals useful impacts while there was no negative effect on body structure or blood criteria

Mysore: A research study on the effect of fasting throughout the holy month of Ramzan used up by the University of Mysore’s Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition, has actually revealed a loss in body weight and fat.

Sharing the information of the research study at an interaction program on Saturday with volunteers who were part the research study, Department Chairperson Dr. Asna Urooj stated that the research study was on the effect of fasting throughout Ramzan on lipid profile, haemoglobin, body structure, anti-oxidants, kidney and liver function.

Principal detective of the group was Dr. Asna Urooj, supported by Ph.D. scholars Syeda Farha, Lohith, Satish, Namratha and Akshatha. “It was a good opportunity to study the impact of fasting on metabolism and body composition. Limited studies have been conducted in India in this aspect,” stated Dr. Urooj. Such a workout will assist clinically verify spiritual practices and toss more light on its health advantages, she included.

Arrangements were made to gather blood samples at the department on May 4 and 5 prior to beginning of month-long fasting and 69 healthy volunteers in between 21 and 65 years took part in the pre-fasting tests.

Muslims, who quickly throughout Ramzan, avoid consuming or consuming anything for around 13-and-a-half hours every day. They complete their morning meal called Sehri by 4.50 am and break the quick or Iftar around 6.30-6.40 pm. Among the 69 volunteers, 54 (male 28, woman 26) returned after 29 days of fasting for repeat tests that were hung on June 7 and 8.

Highlights of the research study

Weight loss varied from 0.5- 2.5 kg, with variations, some lost approximately 6 kg, there were no losses in muscle mass in bulk of the topics. In a couple of senior, reduce in muscle mass 100-200 grams was seen. Decrease in body fat was likewise observed.

Anthropometric (body) procedures remained in appropriate variety, recommending effective energy and muscle preservation. No modifications were observed haemoglobin and high blood pressure. In truth, systolic pressure reduced post fasting in bulk. In a couple of volunteers, haemoglobin increased which might be because of intake of protein-rich foods.

Lipid profile

Mean worths for overall cholesterol and triglycerides stayed comparable. However, reduces in cholesterol were observed amongst the volunteers who were less than 40 years. It was unexpected to keep in mind boosts in HDL cholesterol (excellent cholesterol) in bulk of the volunteers which is an excellent modification. There were no modifications in overall protein and albumin levels, though they stayed in the regular variety.

The research study discovered that blood urea and creatinine levels were within the regular varieties, in both pre and post stage. However, a decrease in both was seen post fasting, recommending that kidney function is not impacted.

Antioxidant levels in blood increased post fasting recommending reduction in oxidative tension which is linked as the main cause for numerous illness. The boost might be because of detoxing result of fasting and intake of fruits, almonds and dates abundant in phytochemicals or nutraceuticals.

Fasting led to really minimal reductions in body water compartments. Fasting for extended period of 29 days led to some useful impacts and there were no negative effect on body structure or blood criteria.

“The data will now be subjected to statistical analysis before making a manuscript to publish in an International journal of Nutrition and also present in conference,” Dr. Asna Urooj included.