Muslims around the world will welcome the holy month of Ramadan. One of the mandatory demands that must be done is fasting Ramadan. But do you know if there is a benefit of fasting Ramadan in addition to worship?

As is known, fasting teaches Muslims to resist drugs and do a lot of good in this holy month. For, during the fasting month, all the devils of hell are locked so as not to disturb people. Surely this opportunity does not want to be missed by all Muslims to compete for reward.

Well, in addition to getting rewarded, fasting also has benefits for your health. Here are the benefits of fasting Ramadan that you need to know.

Some health experts and the health community also believe that fasting has healt benefits. Quoted Tribunnews.com from Lifehack, Nathan Hewitt who is a dietitian from the UK explains the various benefits of fasting.

Lose weight

Fasting can be a safe way to lose weight. Many studies have shown intermittent fasting (regular fasting) can allow the body to burn fat cells more effectively than a regular diet. Intermittent fasting allows the body to use fat as the main source of energy, not sugar.

In fact, many athletes now use fasting as a means to reduce body fat when facing competition.

Boosts metabolism

Fasting makes the digestive system rest. It can provide energy to the metabolism to burn calories more efficiently.

If the digestive system is poor, then the condition can affect the ability to metabolize food and burn fat. Fasting can also regulate digestion and improve healthy bowel function. With healthy digestion, the body's metabolism will also increase.

Improving diet

Fasting is very beneficial for those who suffer from overeating disorders. By fasting, those who have an irregular diet will begin to regulate their diet. For anyone who wants to prevent excessive appetite, you can set a time where we can feed a daily number of calories at a time. After that, we must hold the appetite until the next day.

Improve brain function

Fasting has been shown to improve brain function, as it increases the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) proteins. BDNF activates brain stem cells to be converted into new neurons and triggers many other chemicals that improve neural health.The protein also protects our brain cells from changes associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Improve the immune system

Fasting is believed to boost the immune system.  By fasting, the body can reduce damage from free radicals, regulate inflammatory conditions in the body, and prevent the formation of cancer cells. In the wild, if the animal is sick, then the peacock stops eating and focuses on resting.

It is a primitive instinct to reduce stress on their body system and the body can fight infections.