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Fasting during Ramadan induces a marked increase in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decrease in low-density

A Adlouni1, N Ghalim, A Benslimane

  • 1Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences Ben M'sik, Casablanca, Morocco.

Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism
|January 1, 1997
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Ramadan fasting positively impacts lipid metabolism in healthy Moroccan men, significantly reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL cholesterol. These beneficial changes in lipid profiles are sustained post-fasting.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Nutritional Science
  • Metabolic Studies

Background:

  • Fasting during Ramadan is a significant annual event for Muslims worldwide.
  • Understanding its metabolic effects, particularly on lipid profiles, is crucial for public health.
  • Previous studies have shown varied effects of Ramadan fasting on health markers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of Ramadan fasting on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in a Moroccan population.
  • To analyze changes in serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, glucose, and body weight.
  • To assess the duration of these metabolic changes post-Ramadan.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 32 healthy adult male volunteers in Morocco.

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  • Monitoring of serum lipid profiles, glucose, and body weight before, during, and 1 month after Ramadan.
  • Analysis of dietary patterns during Ramadan, focusing on macronutrient and fatty acid composition.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant reductions observed in total cholesterol (7.9%) and triglycerides (30%) during Ramadan, sustained 1 month post-fasting.
    • Marked increase in HDL cholesterol (14.3%) and a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol (11.7%), both sustained post-Ramadan.
    • A modest decrease in body weight (2.6%) was noted, alongside dietary shifts towards increased carbohydrates and proteins, and altered fat composition (higher monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids).

    Conclusions:

    • Ramadan fasting favorably influences lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in healthy Moroccan men.
    • The observed dietary changes during Ramadan contribute to beneficial alterations in plasma lipids.
    • These findings highlight the potential health benefits of Ramadan fasting on cardiovascular risk factors.