Benefits of intermittent fasting during Ramadan

Animal studies have shown that both IF and general calorie restriction can reduce inflammation levels, though clinical trials are few and far between. The authors of a study published in  Nutrition Research wanted to know if that link existed among humans, too. The study involved 50 participants who were fasting for Ramadan, the Muslim holiday, which involves fasting from sunrise to sunset, and eating overnight. The study showed that during the fasting period, pro-inflammatory markers were lower than usual, as was blood pressure, body weight, and body fat.