The sustained effect of two prolonged three day intensive fasting regimes, water and carrot juice plus water, on cognition
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- Title
- The sustained effect of two prolonged three day intensive fasting regimes, water and carrot juice plus water, on cognition
- Author(s)
- Van Der Merwe, Rachel
- Abstract
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BackgroundTherapeutic fasting on cognition is being explored in light of growing neurological diseases. The role that diet plays on the ageing process may have a direct impact on cognitive function, but its effect is still being examined. Inconsistency in findings may be a result of multiple variables. The aim of this study was to test if prolonged fasting has a sustained effect on cognitive function and to address variables that appear to be of importance.MethodsCognitive function was measured through a Stroop task test and Cognitive Failure Questionnaire, pre, during a prolonged three day fast and post fast, to evaluate any sustained effect of fasting on cognition. Two fasting regimes were employed; water only and carrot juice with water. A mixed cohort of nine females and six males were randomly selected into three groups; non-fasting, water and carrot juice with water. Measurements were taken at baseline (Pre), on the third and final day of the fast (Fast), one day following the fast period (Post 1) and one week following the fasting period (Post 7). Stroop measurements were split into three sub-categories: Congruent, Incongruent and Control.
ResultsIn Stroop task test there was no main effect of Group in any of the subcategories and no statistical significance for Group factor. However, there was a main effect over Time for baseline vs Post 7 in all subcategories; Congruent, Incongruent and Control, as well as a significant interaction over Time, consistently between Pre and Post 7 within the variables of water and carrot juice with water, but not non fasting for all subcategories. Cognitive Failure Questionnaire failed to be statistically analysed.
ConclusionProlonged fasting regimes that incorporate water hydration may have a sustained positive impact on cognitive function, and may be a useful tool in combating and treating neurodegenerative and diet related diseases. - presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2017
- Date Submitted
- 12.11.2018 12:45:25
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 31
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16233
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Keywords
- Fasting, Cognition, Hydration, Water, Carrot Juice, Diet
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- 0
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Van Der Merwe, Rachel, “The sustained effect of two prolonged three day intensive fasting regimes, water and carrot juice plus water, on cognition”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 5, 2025, https://www.osteopathicresearch.org/s/orw/item/380