What are the medical benefits of fasting in Ramadan?

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One form of worship in the holy month of Ramadan is fasting. For those who run it, fasting is only to perform worship. But not many know the medical benefits behind it.


Dilail Abimanyu interviewed dr. Mohammad Robikhul Ikhsan, Sp.PD-KEMD about what are the medical benefits of fasting during Ramadan.

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