Typical Mistakes When Observing Fasting. Doctor's Recommendations for Orozо

Юлия Воробьева • 20.02.2026, 14:24 • Society

Dr. Amina Dursunova, a cardiotherapist, emphasized in an interview with Kaktus.media that the deterioration of health during fasting is related not so much to the process itself, but to the incorrect approach to nutrition and hydration. She offered recommendations for organizing morning and evening meals to maintain health and energy levels.

- During fasting, many people experience a decline in well-being and, as a result, begin to think that fasting is not suitable for them. As a doctor, I want to emphasize that often the reason lies not in fasting itself, but in unpreparedness and mistakes in nutrition and hydration.

The main burden during Orozо is associated not with food intake, but with fluid restriction, which can lead to dehydration and reduced performance.

With the right approach, including balanced nutrition and sufficient amounts of water and protein between iftar and suhoor, fasting does not pose a threat to health.

If after five to seven days of fasting there is pronounced weakness, heaviness after iftar, and decreased concentration during taraweeh prayers, this does not necessarily mean that fasting is contraindicated. In clinical practice, in nine out of ten cases, the cause is a lack of energy, protein, and fluids, as well as overloading the digestive system in the evening.

Chaotic eating is a typical mistakeAlthough fasting is observed consciously, nutrition is often organized spontaneously:

consumption of sweets and white bread at suhoor;
overeating after iftar;
lack of water and protein.

The body quickly reacts to this with a deterioration in condition.

Suhoor is an important mealSuhoor is the foundation for energy balance throughout the day. Tea, sweets, and fast carbohydrates can cause a sharp spike in glucose levels, followed by a drop, manifesting as:

headaches;
shakiness;
severe weakness in the first half of the day.

The ideal suhoor should include:

at least 30 g of protein;
some complex carbohydrates;
moderate amounts of fats.

Iftar and its impact on digestionIftar should not become a reason for a sudden overload of the stomach; one should not think that with the start of the evening meal, one can eat everything at once. After a long break, the digestive system requires a gradual reintroduction to work.

Recommended sequence:

water and one or two dates;
break;
light soup;
then the main meal (protein source, moderate side dish, vegetables).

Overeating in the evening can lead to heaviness, shortness of breath, and drowsiness, which reduces the quality of nightly worship and sleep.

A clear calorie deficit during Ramadan almost always causes weakness and exhaustion.

HydrationDuring the period between iftar and suhoor, it is necessary to replenish fluids with water, not sweet drinks.

Recommended volume:

30-35 ml per kilogram of body weight;
in small portions, frequently.

Frequent nighttime urges to urinate are a normal reaction of a healthy urinary system.

Important!

Before starting fasting, be sure to consult your doctor to assess all possible risks, especially if you have chronic diseases such as:

cardiovascular diseases;
endocrine disorders;
gastrointestinal diseases;
kidney diseases.

Fasting should not lead to exhaustion or a struggle with the body. With a reasonable and medically justified approach, proper nutrition and hydration support the body and do not interfere with spiritual practice.

May your fast be calm and conscious. Take care of your body, as it also goes through this journey with you. Orozо kabul bolsun.

Important!

Read also: