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.
Diabetes
Other fasting
Bettina Berger et al.
January 2021
The study shows that a seven-day fast for type 1 diabetes is safe, reduces insulin requirements and improves quality of life.
High blood pressure
Alan Goldhamer et al.
June 2001
The study shows that medically supervised water fasting is an effective method of normalizing blood pressure.
Other fasting
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Daniela A Koppold et al.
June 2023
The study shows that fasting improves pain, quality of life and body weight, among other things, in patients with hip and knee osteoarthriti