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Ramadan fasting leads to weight loss and health improvements, but these benefits often reverse post-fasting. Continued healthy habits are crucial for long-term health maintenance after Ramadan.

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Background:

  • Ramadan fasting is a significant annual event impacting lifestyle.
  • Weight loss and metabolic changes are observed during Ramadan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the sustainability of health benefits gained during Ramadan.
  • To identify strategies for maintaining health improvements post-fasting.

Main Methods:

  • Observational analysis of health metrics before, during, and after Ramadan.
  • Review of factors influencing weight and body composition changes.

Main Results:

  • Significant weight loss and improved metabolic markers (blood pressure, lipids, glucose) occur during Ramadan.
  • Health benefits often reverse within weeks of Ramadan cessation.
  • Pre-Ramadan body weight and composition are typically regained.

Conclusions:

  • Ramadan fasting offers a temporary health advantage.
  • Sustaining healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and behavior modification post-Ramadan is essential.
  • Ramadan presents an opportunity for year-long lifestyle changes to perpetuate health gains.