A. Khoshdel, S. Kheiri, J. Nasiri, E. Saedi, M. Mobasheri
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Abstract
Introduction: Abnormal lipid profile causes maternal mortality and impairs fetal development. This
study investigated the effect of Ramadan fasting on plasma lipid profile in pregnant women.
Material and Methods: This self-control, cohort study was performed in healthy volunteer fasted
pregnant women. Serum cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density
lipoprotein (HDL), and body mass index (BMI) were measured on 0, 7th, 14th, and 28th days of
Ramadan, and two weeks after Ramadan. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS.
Results: The mean age and BMI of participants was 26.9±6.4 year and 25±4.2 kg/m respectively. Weight
and BMI of women did not change during the study. Cholesterol and LDL significantly increased during
Ramadan and decreased after Ramadan (p<0.05). No significant change was seen in TG and HDL during
the study (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Cholesterol and LDL During Ramadan increases and then decreases. There was no change
in the levels of TG and HDL in pregnant women. The present study findings may not be sufficient to
definitely conclude that Ramadan fasting is safe during pregnancy.