What Happens to the Body During Fasting in Ramadan?
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According to a 2019 review, millions of Muslims worldwide participate in the month-long practice of Ramadan fasting, observing a dawn-to-dusk abstinence from food and drink. While the spiritual aspects are paramount, this unique form of intermittent fasting triggers a fascinating series of physiological changes in the body, which science is only beginning to fully explore.
