A webinar titled "Effects of Fasting on Human Metabolism and Health" was organized at our university, with Prof. Dr. Abdurrahim Koçyiğit, a faculty member at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, participating as a speaker.
In the program moderated by our University Salt Therapy Application and Research Center Director Assist Prof. Dr. Tekin Sancar, Prof. Dr. Koçyiğit presented scientific information about the effects of fasting on human metabolism. Prof. Dr. Koçyiğit drew attention to the fact that fasting is not only a religious act of worship but also has many positive effects in terms of health. Koçyiğit explained the biological and metabolic changes that fasting causes in the body and shared with the participants how it benefits the immune system and digestive health in particular.
Our Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Hakkı Alma, in his speech at the program, emphasized the importance of fasting and health and congratulated Prof. Dr. Koçyiğit for his work.
The webinar was held with great interest from academics and students, and participants were offered an interactive experience with questions and answers on fasting and health.