Fasting Literature Database

Biomedical publications about prolonged water-only fasting from 1881-1999

TrueNorth Health Foundation has meticulously curated an extensive database of historical literature on prolonged water-only fasting dating back to the late 19th century.

This collection serves as a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in exploring early perspectives and research on the effects of water-only fasting in humans.

These publications span a range of topics, including physiological effects, clinical applications, and historical reviews, that offer insights into the rich history and evolving understanding of fasting as a therapeutic intervention.

Features of a successful therapeutic fast of 382 days' duration

Stewart, W. K., Fleming, L. W.
Postgrad Med J 1973

Energy expenditure in fasting obese men

Drenick, E. J., Dennin, H. F.
J Lab Clin Med 1973

The natriuretic effect of glucagon and its role in starvation

Saudek, C. D., Boulter, P. R., Arky, R. A.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1973

Effect of aldosterone blockade during fasting and refeeding

Boulter, P. R., Spark, R. F., Arky, R. A.
Am J Clin Nutr 1973

Ketosis

Cahill, G. F., Jr., Aoki, T. T., Ruderman, N. B.
Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 1973

Influence of glucagon on sodium (Na) balance during fasting and refeeding in the obese

Kolanowski, J., Salvador, G., Henquin, J. C., Desmecht, F., Gerich, J., Karam, J. H., Crabbe, J.
European society for Clinical Investigation - Abstracts 1973
Abstract

To delineate the hormonal mechanism of dietary-induced changes in sodium balance, the role of insulin and glucagon in natriuresis of fast was evaluated in obese subjects submitted to a total starvation and given either glucagon or somatostatin infusion on day 4 of fast. While large amounts of glucagon (1 mg over 6 h) stimulated concomitantly ketonaemia, ketonuria and renal sodium losses, the… Read More

The effect of acute fasting on sleep and the sleep-growth hormone response

Karacan, I., Rosenbloom, A. L., Londono, J. H., Salis, P. J., Thornby, J. I., Williams, R. L.
Psychosomatics 1973