Effects of Ramadan fasting on cardiovascular risk factors: a prospective observational study

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Authors

Mohsen Nematy

Maryam Alinezhad‐Namaghi · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Masoud Mahdavi Rashed · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Mostafa Mozhdehifard · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Seyedeh Sania Sajjadi · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Saeed Akhlaghi · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Maryam Sabery · North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

This study shows a significant improvement in 10 years coronary heart disease risk score and other cardiovascular risk factors such as lipids profile, systolic blood pressure, weight, BMI and waist circumference in subjects with a previous history of cardiovascular disease.

Topics & Keywords

Dietary Effects on Health Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Nutrition Journal

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 69-69

DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-11-69

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