Does Ramadan Fasting Alter Body Weight and Blood Lipids and Fasting Blood Glucose in a Healthy Population? A Meta-analysis

In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis of self-controlled cohort studies comparing body weights, blood levels of lipids and fasting blood glucose levels before and after Ramadan taking into account gender differences. Several databases were searched up to June 2012 for studies showing an effect...

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Authors: Kul, Seval (Author) ; Karadag, Gülendam (Author) ; Savas, Esen (Author) ; Öztürk, Zeynel Abidin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2014]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2014, Volume: 53, Issue: 3, Pages: 929-942
Further subjects:B Blood glucose levels
B Fasting
B Body weight
B Lipid profile
B Ramadan
B Triglyceride
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