Religious fasting twice a week could reshape gut health and curb appetite in obesity
Disease control
Completed
This study looks at whether a traditional Islamic practice—fasting from dawn to sunset every Monday and Thursday for 8 weeks—can improve gut health, appetite control, and body composition in obese adult men. Participants follow the fast without any other diet changes, while resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC