Biochemical measures in a population-based study: effect of fasting duration and time of day

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Authors

Jonathan Emberson · University College London

Merlin C. Thomas · University College London

Abstract

Even after fasting, biochemical measurements may still differ in relation to fasting duration and time of day. In epidemiological studies, it is important to standardize both the period of fasting and the time of day as much as possible, and make adjustments where necessary.

Topics & Keywords

Dietary Effects on Health Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Clinical Biochemistry International Journal of Laboratory Medicine

Volume 39, Issue 5, pp. 493-501

DOI: 10.1258/000456302320314511

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