Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Biochemical and Hematological Parameters and Cytokines in Healthy and Obese Individuals

Unalacak M., KARA İ. H., Baltaci D., Erdem O., Bucaktepe P. G. E.

METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS, vol.9, no.2, pp.157-161, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/met.2010.0084
  • Journal Name: METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.157-161
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The typical nutritional plan in Ramadan may have beneficial influences on the inflammatory state, as well as on metabolic and anthropometric parameters. We aimed to investigate the effects of Ramadan fasting on biochemical and hematological parameters and cytokines in healthy and obese individuals.