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.

Severe cardiovascular complication associated with prolonged starvation

Sandhofer, F., Dienstl, F., Bolzano, K., Schwingshackl, H.
Br Med J 1973

The influence of total starvation on the pituitary-thyroid-axis in obese individuals

Rothenbuchner, G., Loos, U., Kiessling, W. R., Birk, J., Pfeiffer, E. F.
Acta Endocrinol Suppl (Copenh) 1973

Absorptive capacity of the jejunum of obese and lean subjects: effect of fasting

Billich, C., Bray, G. A., Gallagher, T. F., Jr., Hoffbrand, A. V., Levitan, R.
Arch Intern Med 1972

Resistance to symptomatic insulin reactions after fasting

Drenick, E. J., Alvarez, L. C., Tamasi, G. C., Brickman, A. S.
J Clin Invest 1972
Abstract

This study was carried out to determine if, in fasting, an adaptation to utilization of ketones could prevent cerebral dysfunction during periods of acute, insulin-induced glucopenia. In the course of standard insulin tolerance tests (0.1-0.2 U/kg), nine obese subjects manifested frank hypoglycemic reactions resulting in an increase in urinary catecholamine excretion from 61 to 113 mug/24 hr (… Read More

The renal excretion of acetoacetate and 3-hydroxybutyrate during absolute fasting

Wildenhoff, K. E.
Acta Med Scand 1972

Further evaluation of the role of insulin in sodium retention associated with carbohydrate administration after a fast in the obese

Kolanowski, J., De Gasparo, M., Desmecht, P., Crabbe, J.
Eur J Clin Invest 1972

The creatinine excretion in women during fasting

Peters, W. H., Grosser, V., Knapp, A.
Clin Chim Acta 1972

Starvation and renal function

Gelman, A., Sigulem, D., Sustovich, D. R., Ajzen, H., Ramos, O. L.
Am J Med Sci 1972

The effect of carbohydrates on ammonium and ketoacid excretion during starvation

Sapir, D. G., Owen, O. E., Cheng, J. T., Ginsberg, R., Boden, G., Walker, W. G.
J Clin Invest 1972
Abstract

The metabolic effects of oral ingestion of minute quantities of carbohydrate during prolonged starvation were studied in nine obese subjects. Measurements were made during a control period of total starvation, during the ingestion of 7.5 g carbohydrate daily, and finally during the ingestion of 15.0 g carbohydrate daily. Daily ketoacid excretion fell after carbohydrate ingestion and was… Read More

Glucagon: The Natriuretic Hormone of Starvation?

Saudek, C. D., Boulter, P. R., Spark, R. F., Arky, R. A.
Clinical Research 1972