Research on calorie restriction is included because it is important to understand the difference between
it, as a treatment, and fasting. While the differences may seem clear, they are often midunderstood.
Examining the research on both subjects can offer clarifcation on these differences. This is just a small sampling
of research regarding calorie restriction and by no means a comprehensive list.
Johnson JB, Summer W, Cutler RG, Martin B, Hyun DH, Dixit VD, Pearson M, Nassar M, Tellejohan R, Maudsley S, Carlson O, John S, Laub DR, Mattson MP. Alternate-day calorie restriction improves clinical findings and reduces markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in overweight adults with moderate asthma. Free Radic Biol Med. 2007 Mar 1;42(5):665-74.
Fontana L, Meyer TE, Klein S, Holloszy JO. Long-term calorie restriction is highly effective in reducing the risk for atherosclerosis in humans. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Apr 27;101(17):6659-6663.
Lantz H, Peltonen M, Agren L, Torgerson JS. Intermittent versus on-demand use of a very low calorie diet: a randomized 2-year clinical trial. J Intern Med. 2003 Apr;253(4):463-71.
Brehm BJ, Seeley RJ, Daniels SR, D'Alessio DA. A randomized trial comparing a very low carbohydrate diet and a calorie-restricted low fat diet on body weight and cardiovascular risk factors in healthy women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Apr;88(4):1617-23.
Pekkarinen T; Takala I; Mustajoki P. (1998). Weight loss with very-low-calorie diet and cardiovascular risk factors in moderately obese women: one-year follow-up study including ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord Jul;22(7):661-6.
Valenta, L.J., & Elias, A.N. (1986). Modified fasting in treatment of obesity. Effects on serum lipids, electrolytes, liver enzymes, and blood pressure. Postgrad Med. 79(4): 263-7
Sorbris R, Aly KO, Nilsson-Ehle P, Petersson BG, Ockerman PA. (1982). Vegetarian fasting of obese patients: a clinical and biochemical evaluation. Scand J Gastroenterol. Apr;17(3):417-24.
Festi D; Colecchia A; Orsini M; Sangermano A; Sottili S; Simoni P; Mazzella G; Villanova N; Bazzoli F; Lapenna D; Petroni ML; Pavesi S; Neri M; Roda E. (1998). Gallbladder motility and gallstone formation in obese patients following very low calorie diets. Use it (fat) to lose it (well). Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord Jun;22(6):592-600.
Festi D; Colecchia A; Larocca A; Villanova N; Mazzella G; Petroni ML; Romano F; Roda E. (2000). Review: low caloric intake and gall-bladder motor function. Aliment Pharmacol Ther May;14 Suppl 2:51-3.
Spirt BA, Graves LW, Weinstock R, Bartlett SJ, Wadden TA. (1995). Gallstone formation in obese women treated by a low-calorie diet. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. Aug;19(8):593-5.
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P A Öckerman (1992). Very-Low-Calorie Diets. An Improved Procedure with Exclusive Loss of Fat, Very Good Acceptance and Positive Effects on Health. Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 3, No. 3-4, Pages 277-283
