Benefits of Fasting on the Brain

Benefits of Fasting on the Brain

When we fast, of course, eating patterns have changed compared to a typical day outside the month of Ramadan. As a result, many changes occur in the body. Starting from the digestive system to the brain.

Because during fasting there is release of hormones that interfere with the way the body changes food into energy, then the resulting number of mitochondria in neurons of the brain (which tells hunger signals) will increase.

Benefits of Fasting on the Brain

Unique, fasting was giving some mysterious benefit to the brain. A study by the National Institute on Aging indicates that the reduction in the time interval foods may protect the brain from diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

The researcher explained that dietary restriction can stimulate the production of new neurons from stem cells (neurogenesis) and can enhance synaptic plasticity, which can increase the brain's ability to resist aging and restore injured advanced functions.

Therefore, increasing the time interval between meals can be beneficial for the brain, even when the amount of food increased and there was no decrease in caloric intake.

On the other hand, low blood sugar levels during fasting can lock the brain into a deep sleep stages. Fasting improves the quality and intensify the depth of sleep. This will be good for body and brain repair processes occur during sleep.

This is why two hours of sleep during the month of Ramadan is more satisfying and refreshing than the usual time to sleep.

Want to keep your brain well-maintained? Yes, continue fasting until the end of Ramadan.

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