Effects of Ramadan fasting on lean body mass in the older people

AKIN S., Ozer F. F., Sahin G. G., Ozer N. T.

EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE, vol.11, no.1, pp.163-168, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s41999-019-00272-3
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.163-168
  • Keywords: Ramadan fasting, Loss of lean mass, Older people, BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS, SARCOPENIA, DIETARY, PROTEIN, ADULTS
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Key summary pointsAim The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physiological effects of Ramadan fasting on muscle function and muscle mass in the older people. Findings We found that body weight and composition were not influenced by Ramadan fasting in both females and males. Message Ramadan fasting supplied no risk for muscle function and muscle mass in the older people.