Clinical Study

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

Table 5

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

n (%)15FIP (T0)15FIP (T1)% change in 15FIPP valuea*

Decreased weight
16 (32%)2.62 ± 1.72.33 ± 1.4−11%0.818
Stable weight 34 (68%)2.19 ± 1.172.60 ± 1.718.7%0.37

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