Clinical Study

Impact of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Oxidative Stress Measured by Urinary 15- -Isoprostane

Table 6

Changes in 15FIP according to weight status before and after RIF.

n (%)15FIP (T0)15FIP (T2)% change in 15FIPP valuea*

Decreased weight 7 (14%)2.10 ± 1.93.1 ± 0.6432%0.227
Stable weight33 (66%)2.3 ± 1.13.57 ± 2.236%0.026*
Increased weight10 (20%)3.1 ± 1.45.33 ± 1.442%0.103

Data are expressed as means ± SD.
aBy paired t-test. *Significant difference at P < 0.05.
15FIP: 15-F2t-Isoprostane; RIF: Ramadan intermittent fasting.