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The research reported in this book on the metabolism during prolonged fasting is a continuation and amplification of the investigations reported in "The influence of inanition on metabolism" (Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication No. 77, 1907).
The opportunity to conduct this series of scientific observations on a man living for 31 days without food and drinking only distilled water would have been of little value without the cooperation of a large number of scientific associates and computers. Certain co-workers kindly assumed the responsibility not only for the accumulation of the data but also for the preparation of a report of their respective findings. In this book special reports are made by Dr. H. W. Goodall on the physical condition of the subject during the fast, his subjective impressions and mental attitude toward the fast, and the microscopy of the urine and the tests for albumin; by Dr. J. E. Ash on the blood; by Dr. H. S. Langfeld on the psycho-physiology of the fast; by Dr. A. I. Kendall on bacterial intestinal flora; and by Mr. H. L. Higgins on alveolar air.
Aside from those who shared directly in the responsibility of the studies, I am indebted to numerous scientific authorities for counsel and advice, both during the experiment and during the preparation of the material for publication. Those not specifically mentioned in the text are Professors Luciani of Rome, Fano of Florence, Zuntz of Berlin, Tangl of Budapest, Tigerstedt of Helsingfors, and Lusk of New York.
In no undertaking of the Nutrition Laboratory have the concentration and the unification of resources and assistants been so intensely applied and to the whole staff of the Laboratory my warmest thanks are due. Their interest and conscientious, painstaking work alone made sure the collection of the data reported in the following pages. The labor of the final preparation of the material has fallen in no small…
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1332000711
- ISBN 13 9781332000715
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages430
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332000715_0
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