Ramadan's Radical Recalibration: Beyond Hunger, A Symphony of Cellular Repair

• Ramadan fasting initiates a profound metabolic shift, moving the body from glucose reliance to burning stored fat.
• The fast triggers autophagy, a deep cellular cleaning process that recycles damaged components into new, healthy tissue.
• Fasting enhances cognitive function and mental clarity through ketone production and increased Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF).
• Dry fasting during Ramadan may intensify neuroprotective effects by reducing systemic inflammation.
• The restricted feeding window during Ramadan restructures the gut microbiome, promoting beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia muciniphila for improved metabolic health.