What happens to the human body during the post – BBC News in Serbian
Every year, millions of Muslims post from going out to sunset 30 days as part of Ramadan.
In recent years, Ramadan came during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere.
This year comes in spring, with a young moon 11. or 12. Marta.
This means that in some countries, the days are shorter and post from dawn to dusk lasts from 12 to 5 pm, depending on where you are in the world.
Can this be good for your health?
Here's what happens to the body during the thirty-day fasting.
The hardest is the first few days of post
The hardest part – the first few days.
Technically, the body does not enter « the state of starving » to eight o'clock since the last meal.
This is about the time the bowels end with the absorption of nutrients from food.
Shortly after this time, our bodies turn stored glucose in the liver and muscles to provide energy.
Later in the post, when you run out of storage of glucose, fat becomes the next source of energy for the body.
When the body starts burning fat, it helps in weight loss, reduces the cholesterol level and lowers the risk of diabetes.
However, the decline in blood sugar levels causes weakness and lethargy.
You may feel a headache, dizziness, nausea and bad breath.
It happens in moments when hunger is the biggest.
Caution due to possible dehydration – from the third to the seventh day
As the body begins to get used to the post, fats break down and turn into blood sugar.
Reduced liquid intake during the post must be supplemented between posts, otherwise persuasion can lead to dehydration.
Meals should contain appropriate 'energy food', such as carbohydrates and fats.
It is important to have a balanced nutritional nutrient, including proteins, salt and water.
Attachment to post – from eighth to 15. days
In the third phase, you should see improvements in the mood because your body is fully adapted to the post.
Dr. Razin Mahrof, anesthesia consultant and intensive medicine at Adenbruk Hospital in Cambridge, says there are other advantages of post.
« In the usual everyday life, we often bring too many calories, which can prevent the body from adequately performing other tasks, such as self-employment. »
« This is corrected during the post, allowing the body to pay attention to other functions.
So, the post can benefit for the body by facilitating the healing and also prevents and fighting infections « .
Detoxification – from 16. to 30. Days
During the second half of Ramadan, the body is completely adapted to post.
Then there is detoxification of colon, liver, kidney, and skin.
« At this stage, the function of the organ should recover its maximum capacity.
« Memory and concentration can be improved and you can have more energy, » says Dr. Maruf.
« The body should not affect the protein. At this stage, the body goes into the 'starvation' mode and uses energy muscles.
« This happens due to extended permanent post for several days or weeks ».
« As the Ramadan post applies only from dawn to dusk, there is enough time to bring food and liquids that give energy.
« This protects the muscles and helps loss of body weight. »
Is it, then, post is useful for health?
Dr. Maruf says it is, but under certain circumstances.
« The post is good for our health because it helps us to focus on what and when we eat.
« However, while posting thirty days can be useful, a permanent post is not recommended. »
« A permanent post is not a good solution for a long-lasting body weight loss, because in the end your body will stop converting fat in energy, and instead will look for it in the muscles.
« It is unhealthy and means that your body goes into a 'starving regime'.
Dr. Maruf points out that an occasional post or diet that would involve several days of posts per week and a healthy food, the other days, was a healthier solution than permanent post for several months.
« Proper waiver of food and drinks during the post should allow you to supplement your energy supplies every day, which can mean a weight loss without burning precious muscle tissue. »
