Satoko Hitomi¹, Izumi Utada¹, Shoichi Mizuno² and Shawi Watanabe³*

¹Adjunct Researcher, Arsoa Lifestyle Academy, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
²Researcher, National Cancer Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
³Visiting Professor, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan

*Corresponding Author:Archana Maan, Associate Professor, Shalya Department, G.B.A.C, Brahmanwas, Rohtak, India.

Received: May 02, 2024; Published: June 12, 2024

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome in middle age is a source of lifestyle-related diseases. As people age, their various functions deteriorate, putting them at high risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, immunocompromise, frailty, and dementia. In addition to the decline in the quality of life of the elderly, soaring medical costs and the burden of nursing care for hospital visits have become social problems. Fasting is also incorporated into macrobiotics, and by correcting the intestinal tract function, various complaints can be prevented altogether, and people can learn to live in a way that aims to cure and cure illness.

We have been developing a healthy fasting program in the Aｒsoa Keio Group, and we studied an attempt to reduce the burden on the body and psychological barriers to participation by employing complementary meals. In this study, 60 participants were randomly divided into three groups: no treatment, fasting plus a complementary meal, and complementary meal only, and were followed continuously for one month after fasting. The fasting-induced decrease in blood glucose and increase in ketones was accompanied by a reduction in TG, changes in fat metabolism, and a transient rise in IL6, which returned to the normal range within one month due to the effects of activated vitamin D3 and minerals provided by the supplemental diet. Fasting resulted in obesity elimination, BMI reduction, blood pressure reduction, and HbA1c reduction; POMS also increased vitality. These effects were not seen in the supplement-only group and may be triggered by fasting.

Keywords: Arsoa Fasting; Supplemental; Health; Intervention

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Citation

Citation: Shawi Watanabe., et al. “Effects of the Arsoa Fasting Program with Supplemental Eating on Health (A Randomized Intervention Study)". Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 8.7 (2024): 18-26.

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