A Study of Prolonged Fasting (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Benedict, Francis Gano

9781332000715: A Study of Prolonged Fasting (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332000711 ISBN 13: 9781332000715

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover what happens to the body during a month-long fast and how energy is produced. This study tracks heat production, fuel use, and overall energy loss with careful measurements and detailed data.

The text examines metabolism during an extended fast, detailing how the body shifts from glycogen to fat and protein as its main energy sources. It also discusses how energy loss includes both heat and the energy tied up in body wastes, with careful notes on potential energy carried in urine and the absence of fecal loss. The work compares different subjects and uses charts to illustrate how metabolism changes over time, including the appearance of partially oxidized byproducts when fat metabolism is stressed.

How heat comes from the burning of fat and protein after the initial glycogen supply declines.
How energy loss is calculated, including kinetic heat and the potential energy in urine, with no feces.
Why certain byproducts (acetone bodies) appear when fat metabolism is not fully normal.
How the data are organized and visualized through tables and metabolism charts for clear comparison.

Ideal for readers curious about physiology, nutrition, and the science behind fasting research.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1332000711
ISBN 13: 9781332000715
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 430
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A Study of Prolonged Fasting (Classic Reprint)

Francis Gano Benedict

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1332000711 ISBN 13: 9781332000715

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and complex world of prolonged fasting, exploring its historical context, its physiological effects, and its potential benefits. The author meticulously documents a 31-day fast undertaken by a dedicated subject, offering detailed observations and scientific analysis of the physical and mental changes that occur during this extreme state of deprivation. From the detailed analysis of the subject's body weight and temperature to the intricate examination of blood composition and respiratory function, the book presents a comprehensive picture of the body's adaptation to prolonged fasting. It also delves into the psychological effects, exploring the subject's mental attitude and subjective experiences throughout the fast. By examining the interplay between physical and mental processes during this extraordinary feat of endurance, the book sheds light on the remarkable resilience of the human body and the intricate mechanisms it employs to maintain life in the face of adversity. Ultimately, this book offers profound insights into the potential of prolonged fasting as a means to understand human physiology and its capacity for adaptation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781332000715_0

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