Ramadan fasting: Do we need more evidence?

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well as their spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exemp...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Nematy, Mohsen Mazidi, Peyman Rezaie, Maryam Kazemi, Abdolreza Norouzy, Seyed Amir Reza Mohajeri, Amirreza Razavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Fasting and Health
Online Access:http://jfh.mums.ac.ir/pdf_4170_8fe520af50bfb6e39e173e1748a52fb8.html