Role of Intermittent Islamic Fasting in Management of Metabolic Syndrome

"Both groups followed a healthy lifestyle for 6 months including:~Diet: The participants' habitual total energy expenditure was estimated using the standard Harris-Benedict equation. To achieve a reduction of over 500 kcal/day, a daily intake of 1,200 to 1,500 kcal is typically recommended for women and 1,500 to 1,800 kcal for men .~Physical Activity: Moderate physical activity is advised. This includes engaging in exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, five days a week. Additionally, incorporating resistance training is recommended twice a week .~* stress management How to cope with stress, relaxation technique, quality and quantity of sleep,~* Drinking enough water 30-40ml/kg/day. Followed Intermittent Islamic fasting which meant fasting two days per week (Monday and Thursday) with fasting (13, 14, 15) middle of lunar months. (during Intermittent Islamic fasting caloric requirement was distributed as 30-40~For Group I (intervention group) only, Followed Intermittent Islamic fasting wh"

"The participants' habitual total energy expenditure was estimated using the standard Harris-Benedict equation. For men, the formula is: BMR = 66.4730 + 13.7516 × weight (kg) + 5.0033 × height (cm) - 6.7550 × age (years). For women, the formula is: BMR = 655.0955 + 9.5634 × weight (kg) + 1.8496 × height (cm) - 4.6756 × age (years) \[27\]. To achieve a reduction of over 500 kcal/day, a daily intake of 1,200 to 1,500 kcal is typically recommended for women and 1,500 to 1,800 kcal for men \[28\].~Physical Activity: Moderate physical activity is advised. This includes engaging in exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, five days a week. Additionally, incorporating resistance training is recommended twice a week \[29\].~* stress management How to cope with stress, relaxation technique, quality and quantity of sleep,~* Drinking enough water 30-40ml/kg/day."