NHS o prednostima ramazanskog posta između ostalog kaže: "After a few days of the fast, higher levels of endorphins appear in the blood, making you more alert and giving an overall feeling of general mental well-being." "Fasting May Boost Brain's Neurons" kaže Discovery. A na Yahoo Lifestyle čitam "A study carried out by scientists in the USA found that the mental focus achieved during Ramadan increases the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which causes the body to produce more brain cells, thus improving brain function."