Study of metabolic & cardiovascular consequences of water fasting
B. D. Horne et al.
December 2012
Diet, Fasting & Detox
The Intermountain Heart Collaborative Study Group investigated the metabolic and cardiovascular consequences of intermittent water fasting.
After animal studies had already demonstrated a life-prolonging effect of fasting, this crossover study investigated whether fasting triggers changes in human biomarkers that may have an impact on short- and long-term health. For this purpose, 30 healthy volunteers without recent fasting experience were randomly subjected to a one-day water fast .
After the therapy, increased levels of growth hormone, hemoglobin, red blood cells, hematocrit, cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were found. Triglycerides, bicarbonate and weight were reduced. After 48 hours, all values normalized except for weight and triglycerides.
The study showed that fasting induces short-term changes in biomarkers of metabolic, cardiovascular and general health.
The most important information on the study at a glance
- Indications
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Institution
- Intermountain Heart Institute, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Title
- Study on the metabolic and cardiovascular consequences of water fasting
- Brief description
- The study shows that a one-day water fast improves biomarkers of metabolic and cardiovascular health in the short term.
- Original title
- Randomized cross-over trial of short-term water-only fasting: metabolic and cardiovascular consequences
- Link to the study
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23220077/
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