Dawn to Sunset Fasting For 30 Days May Improve Insulin Resistance

A study, based on the fasting practices of Ramadan, has helped investigators identify a potential new treatment for obesity-related conditions.

The study, which was presented at Digestive Disease Week 2019, found that dawn to sunset fasting for 30 days increased levels of proteins that play a crucial role in improving insulin resistance and protecting against the risks from a high-fat, high-sugar diet. 

“Feeding and fasting can significantly impact how the body makes and uses proteins that are critical to decreasing insulin resistance and maintaining a healthy body weight. Therefore, the timing of and duration between meals could be important factors to consider for people struggling with obesity-related conditions,” explained Ayse Leyla Mindikoglu, MD, MPH, lead author of the study and associate professor of medicine and surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

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