August 1, 2025JGH OpenOpen Access

Impacts of Ramadan Fasting on Metabolic and Hepatic Endpoints in Individuals With Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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Systematic review and meta-analysis indicate fasting improves liver health in individuals with metabolic dysfunction and fatty liver disease.

Fasting during Ramadan reduced liver enzymes such as ALT and AST, indicating improved liver function.
Weight loss of 1.44 kg and reductions in body mass index were observed in fasting individuals compared to non-fasters.
Statistical analysis indicated significant metabolic improvements, including lower blood pressure and enhanced lipid profiles.
The findings suggest potential benefits of fasting for metabolic dysfunction-related liver disease, but larger studies are needed for confirmation.

Kamrul-Hasan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis indicate fasting improves liver health in individuals with metabolic dysfunction and fatty liver disease.