Fasting can lead to reduced iron levels and dehydration, warns American Society of Nutrition members.
May 5 marks the start of Ramadan, which will see Muslims across the world reflect and honor the holy month.
Are Women Allowed To Abstain From Fasting During Ramadan?"Women on their periods are exempt from fasting and can make up the fasting days that they missed after Ramadan," Dr. Homayra Ziad, lecturer in Islamic studies at Johns Hopkins University, told Newsweek."People with medical conditions that prevent them from fasting have other ways to honor the month, including means that are laid out in Islamic law.
There is also a concern around dehydration, especially for Muslims in warmer states such as Arizona, which can hit highs of 102 Fahrenheit in June. "The time between eating iron and its incorporation into hemoglobin has an extensive literature, with many studies showing improvement in iron biomarker values as much as four weeks of supplementation before showing improvement hemoglobin levels," he told Newsweek."So the amount eaten during Ramadan is likely to be less important than that eaten before the fast period."
"Also, and this is especially important if a woman is wearing full coverings, make sure that enough vitamin D and folate is consumed. If not, consider taking supplements."
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