The Science Of Fasting (2013)

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While life expectancy is increasing in Western countries, cases of diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cancer are increasing, and the use of medication has exploded. Does this mean that in order to live to a ripe age we are condemned to swallow more and more drugs? What if there was another way? For half a century, in Russia, Germany and the U.S., doctors and biologists have been exploring a different therapeutic approach: fasting. The results are amazing. Soviet researchers have provided a body of clinical studies of exceptional health…only published in Russian, and thus unknown in the West. Young biologists from the University of Los Angeles have overturned conventional wisdom and used molecular biology to demonstrate the powerful effects of fasting. This research suggests a wide-ranging potential, which could include treatments for the disease of the century, cancer. If these scientists are right, maybe our approach to disease and treatment will need a rethink.

Director: Thierry de Lestrade, Sylvie Gilman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hélène Blazy
Editing: Guillaume Quignard
Production: Via Découvertes, ARTE
Country: Canada, France, Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

scientific study, sanatorium, fasting, scientific experiment, health documentary, scientific research, health-medical documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Science Of Fasting about?
While life expectancy is increasing in Western countries, cases of diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cancer are increasing, and the use of medication has exploded. Does this mean that in order to live to a ripe age we are condemned to swallow more and more drugs? What if there was another way? For half a century, in Russia, Germany and the U.S., doctors and biologists have been exploring a different therapeutic approach: fasting. The results are amazing. Soviet researchers have provided a body of clinical studies of exceptional health…only published in Russian, and thus unknown in the West. Young biologists from the University of Los Angeles have overturned conventional wisdom and used molecular biology to demonstrate the powerful effects of fasting. This research suggests a wide-ranging potential, which could include treatments for the disease of the century, cancer. If these scientists are right, maybe our approach to disease and treatment will need a rethink.
Who directed The Science Of Fasting?
The Science Of Fasting was directed by Thierry de Lestrade, Sylvie Gilman.
Who stars in The Science Of Fasting?
The Science Of Fasting stars Sylvie Gilman.
How long is The Science Of Fasting?
The Science Of Fasting has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Science Of Fasting?
The Science Of Fasting is a Documentary film.
Where was The Science Of Fasting produced?
The Science Of Fasting was produced in Canada, France, Belgium.