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WFM / MEJFM October 2024

What are the benefits of fasting and of Ramadan?


Shamim Iqbal, Mariyah Iqbal

General Practitioner, UK

Corresponding author:
Dr Shamim Iqbal
General Practitioner, UK
Email: shamimiqbal@doctors.org.uk

Received: August 2024. Accepted: September 2024; Published: October 1, 2024.Citation: Shamim Iqbal, Mariyah Iqbal. What are the benefits of fasting and of Ramadan? World Family Medicine. October 2024; 22(9): 10-12. DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2024.95257817


Abstract

There has been increased popularity of fasting as a lifestyle choice and a way of losing weight. Overall, fasting results in significant health benefits. Fasting during Ramadan (i.e. religious fasting) leads to additional benefits.

Keywords: Fasting, Ramadan





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