Table 3.
Values of anthropometric, hematological and 15FIP before, during, and after RIF.
| Parameter | Before RIF (T0) | During RIF (T1) | After RIF (T2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (Kg) | 72.5 ± 14.0 | 71.7 ± 13.7a∗ | 72.6 ± 14.0 |
| Fat mass (%) | 24.3 ± 12.0 | 21.5 ± 11.5* | 30.3 ± 10.7* |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 26.4 ± 5.0 | 26.1 ± 5.0* | 26.4 ± 5.0 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 13.4 ± 1.9 | 13.2 ± 2.0 | 12.9 ± 1.9* |
| Hct (%) | 41.7 ± 5.8 | 41.2 ± 5.7 | 40.0 ± 6.0* |
| MCV (fl) | 85.6 ± 8.0 | 85.4 ± 8.0 | 84.6 ± 8.0* |
| MCH (pg) | 27.3 ± 2.9 | 27.5 ± 3.0 | 28.60 ± 9.4 |
| MCHC (g/dL) | 32.0 ± 0.79 | 32.2 ± 0.9 | 32.20 ± 2.5 |
| 15FIP (ng/mg creatinine) |
2.33 ± 1.45 | 2.6 ± 1.55 | 3.0 ± 2.20* |
Data are expressed as means ± SD.
aBy paired t test. *Significantly different from baseline (T0) at P < 0.05, n = 50.
15FIP: 15-F2t-isoprostane; BMI: body mass index; Hb: hemoglobin; Hct: hematocrit; MCH: mean cell hemoglobin; MCHC: mean cell hemoglobin concentration; MCV: mean cell volume; RIF: Ramadan intermittent fasting.