Bishara Bisharat
Zefat Academic College, Israel
Publications
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Review Article
The Impact of Ramadan Fasting on Cytokine Production: Focus on IL-1β and IL-6
Author(s): Adawi Mohammad*, Awni Yousef and Bishara Bisharat
Background Ramadan fasting is a unique form of intermittent fasting observed by millions of Muslims worldwide. This fasting practice involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset, potentially influencing various physiological and immune responses. Among these, cytokines such as interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) play crucial roles in inflammatory processes and immune regulation. However, the impact of Ramadan fasting on the levels of these cytokines remains an area of limited research, with existing studies yielding conflicting results. Objective This study aims to investigate the effects of Ramadan fasting on the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-6 in healthy individuals. Additionally, it examines the potential correlations between cytokine levels and factors such as age and bo.. Read More»