Health Benefits of Fasting
Fasting has been used for many years to aid in mental clarity and a tool in curing diseases. In light of the month of Ramadhan, I thought it would be beneficial to cover some of the general, positive effects of fasting from a biological point of view. [I would also like to note that there are many different kinds of fasting. However, "Dry fasting" or "time-restricted fasting" is practiced during this Blessed Month of Ramadhan.] Effects on Blood and Heart Health When we eat, our bodies produce insulin. It can become problematic when one becomes insulin-resistant due to such factors as a high carb or high sugar diet. When fasting the body produces less insulin aiding the body to become more sensitive to it and normalizing insulin levels. This can be especially helpful to those who are pre-diabetic (Type 2-diabetes). [1 , 2] Many studies have shown positive results on heart and blood health when fasting such as reduction of cholesterol and an impro...