Ramadan Fasting; Effects on Lipid Profile of medical students aged between 18 to 28 years
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: Throughout the world, millions of healthy adult Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan; to fulfill their religious obligation. Dyslipidaemia is a known risk factor of Coronary Artery Disease(CAD). Present study was planned to study the effect of Ramadan fasting on lipid profile of medical students. Material and Methods: Present study was performed among 40 healthy, volunteer students of medical college between ages of 18 to 28 years. Pre-Ramadan assessment of lipid profile was done 2 to 3 days before Ramadan and post-Ramadan assessment was done on 28th day of Ramadan. Result: Results were summed up and compared statistically, LDL-C post Ramadan (106.03±12.637 mg/dl) was significantly lowered(p<0.0023) than pre-Ramadan (116.19±15.94 mg/dl) and HDL-C post Ramadan(43.98±3.99mg/dl) was highly significantly raised (p<0.001) than pre-ramadan (38.90±2.01mg/dl). Conclusion: Ramadan fasting has beneficial effect on Lipid profile and a good and well-tolerated eating pattern for the same.
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Daimi Sayed Badar, Sayeda Khuteeja Ruhi, Ameet Fadia, Amarnath Solepure
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