Short Term Fasting Increases Metabolic Rate
Resting energy expenditure in short-term starvation is increased as a result of an increase in serum norepinephrine. Zauner C, Schneeweiss B, Kranz A, Madl C, Ratheiser K, Kramer L, Roth E, Schneider B, Lenz K. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000 Jun;71(6):1511-5. [free full text] AbstractBACKGROUND:The effects of food restriction on energy metabolism have been under investigation for … Read more