Latifynia A, Vojgani M, Abofazeli T, Jafarieh H.
Circulating immune complex during Ramadan.
J Ayub Med Coll Abottabad Jan ;19(2):15-8.

Background: Fasting during Ramadan represent one of the five pillars of the Islamic religion. So it is important to know the effect of this kind of fasting on people`s life especially on their health. The purpose of this study was to show the effect of fasting during Ramadan on circulating immune complex (CIC) level and immune system. Methods: The CIC levels were measured before and after Ramadan by polyethylenglycole method. The blood samples were examined using quantitation chemiluminesence and circulating immune techniques. The results were analyzed using t-test and calculated coefficient correlation between CIC before and after Ramadan. Results: There was no significant difference between the CIC level before and after Ramadan. Conclusion: According to the results, fasting during Ramadan does not have bad effect on immune system of healthy people.

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