Ramadan Fasting in Germany (17–18 h/Day): Effect on Cortisol and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Association With Mood and Body Composition Parameters

Ramadan Fasting in Germany (17–18 h/Day): Effect on Cortisol and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Association With Mood and Body Composition Parameters

Ramadan fasting (RF) is a type of diurnal intermittent fasting. Previous studies reported the benefits of RF in healthy subjects on mood and health related to quality of life (QoL). Cortisol and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) have been shown to play a role in mood, body composition paramet...

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Main Authors: Amin Riat, Abdulhadi Suwandi, Samaneh Khoshandam Ghashang, Manuela Buettner, Luqman Eljurnazi, Guntram A. Grassl, Christoph Gutenbrunner, Boya Nugraha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
intermittent fasting
ramadan
cortisol
BDNF
mood
anthropometric
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.697920/full

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