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Investigation of the effect of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin: the case of Turkey.

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Title: Investigation of the effect of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin: the case of Turkey.
Authors: Şentürk, Esra, Yıldız, Metin, Şentürk, Murat, Varol, Ela, Yildirim, Mehmet Salih, Yilmaz, Dursun Alper, Atay, Mehmet Emin
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science; Apr2024, Vol. 193 Issue 2, p1073-1077, 5p
Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of Ramadan fasting on melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin levels. Methods: In this study, the blood of 19 healthy male individuals between the ages of 26 and 51, registered in Agri (Turkey) Family Health Center and fasting during Ramadan, was studied. The study was carried out in 2021–2022. The SPSS-22 package program was used in the analysis of the data. Wilcoxon analysis was used in the study. Results: It was determined that the pre-test-post-test melatonin and cortisol levels of the individuals were not statistically significant (p>0.05). It was determined that the pre-test-post-test serotonin difference of the individuals was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: It has been determined that Ramadan fasting increases the serotonin level of individuals but does not change the levels of melatonin and cortisol. It was determined that the level of happiness of individuals increased after Ramadan fasting. Longitudinal studies on the effects of Ramadan fasting are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of Ramadan fasting on melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin levels. Methods: In this study, the blood of 19 healthy male individuals between the ages of 26 and 51, registered in Agri (Turkey) Family Health Center and fasting during Ramadan, was studied. The study was carried out in 2021–2022. The SPSS-22 package program was used in the analysis of the data. Wilcoxon analysis was used in the study. Results: It was determined that the pre-test-post-test melatonin and cortisol levels of the individuals were not statistically significant (p>0.05). It was determined that the pre-test-post-test serotonin difference of the individuals was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: It has been determined that Ramadan fasting increases the serotonin level of individuals but does not change the levels of melatonin and cortisol. It was determined that the level of happiness of individuals increased after Ramadan fasting. Longitudinal studies on the effects of Ramadan fasting are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00211265
DOI:10.1007/s11845-023-03532-1