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2022


Front Nutr


9

Sex as a Biological Factor in the Changes in Disease Patients During Ramadan Intermittent Fasting: A Systematic Review.

Authors

Roky R, Aadil N, Krami A M, Benaji B, Errabih I, Abdelrahim DN, Faris MAI E
Front Nutr. 2022; 9:908674.
PMID: 35845800.

Abstract

During Ramadan, many patients with diabetes, renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal diseases, headaches, and epilepsy choose to fast even against their doctor's advice. The impact of this intermittent fasting on health and disease could be different in men and women. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of sex as a factor in diseases outcomes of patients who opt to fast during Ramadan.