Asian Journal of Sports Medicine
Khaled Trabelsi1,*, 
Kais el Abed2, John F. Trepanowski3, Stephen R. Stannard4, Zohra Ghlissi1, Hanene Ghozzi1, Liwa Masmoudi1, Kamel Jammoussi5, Ahmed Hakim1The aim of this study was to assess the effects of Ramadan fasting on several biochemical and anthropometric parameters in physically active men by comparing fasters and nonfasters before, during, and after Ramadan.
Eighteen physically active men (10 fasters and 8 nonfasters) participated in this study. Subjects visited the laboratory for a total of four sessions on the following occasions: three days before Ramadan (Bef-R), the 15th day of Ramadan (Mid-R), the 29th day of Ramadan (End-R), and 21 days after Ramadan (Post-R). During each session, subjects underwent anthropometric measurements, completed a dietary questionnaire and provided a fasting blood sample.
Body weight and body fat percentage decreased in fasters by 1.9% (
We conclude that Ramadan fasting lowers body weight and body fat percentage and can elevate high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in physically active men. However, practicing aerobic exercise during a hot and humid Ramadan month can induce a state of dehydration marked by an increase in some renal function markers and serum electrolytes.
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