Angus Barbieri's fast

Angus Barbieri's fast
Duration	382 days
Causes	Self-imposed starvation

Angus Barbieri's fast was a self-imposed fast undertaken by Angus Barbieri from Scotland, which lasted for 382 days between 1965 and 1966. The fast remains one of the longest recorded cases of voluntary total starvation, and has been studied extensively by medical professionals and researchers.

History

In 1965, Angus Barbieri, a 27-year-old man from Scotland, decided to undertake a fast with the goal of losing weight. He weighed 456 pounds (207 kg) at the start of the fast and planned to continue until he reached a more manageable weight.

Barbieri's fast lasted for 382 days, during which time he consumed only vitamins, minerals, and non-caloric fluids such as tea, coffee, and soda water. He was closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the fast, who noted his weight loss, changes in his metabolism, and other physiological changes.

At the end of the fast, Barbieri had lost 276 pounds (125 kg) and his weight had dropped to 180 pounds (82 kg). He subsequently regained some weight but remained at a healthier weight than before the fast.

Medical Implications

Angus Barbieri's fast has been studied by medical professionals and researchers as a case study in voluntary total starvation. While the fast was successful in terms of weight loss, it had significant medical implications for Barbieri, including changes in his metabolism, electrolyte imbalances, and other physiological changes.

Despite these risks, the fast did not result in any long-term damage to Barbieri's health, and he remained in good health after the fast was completed. However, the medical community generally discourages such extreme methods of weight loss and recommends more moderate and sustainable approaches.

Legacy

Angus Barbieri's fast remains one of the longest recorded cases of voluntary total starvation, and has been studied extensively by medical professionals and researchers. The fast has also gained attention in popular culture, with numerous articles, books, and documentaries exploring the topic.

In Popular Culture

Angus Barbieri's fast has been the subject of several articles, books, and documentaries. In 2016, The Guardian published an article on Barbieri's fast, which detailed his experience and the medical implications of prolonged fasting. The same year, the documentary "The Man Who Ate Nothing" was released, which chronicled Barbieri's fast and the effects it had on his body.

Barbieri's fast has also been referenced in popular culture, including in the song "The Fast" by the Scottish band Travis, which was inspired by his experience. In addition, Barbieri's fast has been compared to other cases of prolonged fasting and extreme weight loss, such as those documented in the reality TV show "The Biggest Loser."

Conclusion

Angus Barbieri's fast remains a notable case study in voluntary total starvation and the medical implications of prolonged fasting. While Barbieri was successful in his goal of losing weight, the fast had significant medical implications and is generally not recommended as a weight loss method. Nonetheless, Barbieri's experience continues to be studied and discussed by medical professionals and researchers, and has gained attention in popular culture.

External links

Angus Barbieri's fast: the clinical implications of prolonged fasting The Consequences of Prolonged Fasting — A Reappraisal Angus Barbieri: the man who survived without food for 382 days

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