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.

Starvation and body nitrogen

Cahill, G. F., Jr., Aoki, T. T.
Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 1971

The effect of allopurinol on the hyperuricemia of fasting

Drenick, E. J., Fisler, J. L., Dennin, H. F.
Clin Pharmacol Ther 1971

Fasting--a review with emphasis on the electrolytes

Weinsier, R. L.
Am J Med 1971

Renal tubular sites of natriuresis of fasting and glucose-induced sodium conservation

Schloeder, F. X., Stinebaugh, B. J.
Metabolism 1970

Glucagon levels and metabolic effects in fasting man

Marliss, E. B., Aoki, T. T., Unger, R. H., Soeldner, J. S., Cahill, G. F., Jr.
J Clin Invest 1970
Abstract

The role of glucagon in the metabolic adaptation to prolonged fasting in man has been examined. Plasma immunoreactive glucagon was determined during 6-wk fasts and during infusion of exogenous glucagon using an assay which minimized nonpancreatic immunoreactivity. Plasma glucagon concentrations rose twofold to a peak on the 3rd day of fasting and then declined thereafter to a level maintained… Read More

Effect of starvation on body composition in obesity

Kjellberg, J., Reizenstein, P.
Acta Med Scand 1970

Weight loss during fasting: implications for the obese

Forbes, G. B.
Am J Clin Nutr 1970

The natriuresis of fasting: relationship to changes in plasma renin and plasma aldosterone concentrations

Chinn, R. H., Brown, J. J., Fraser, R., Heron, S. M., Lever, A. F., Murchison, L., Robertson, J. I.
Clin Sci 1970

Starvation in human pregnancy: hypoglycemia, hypoinsulinemia, and hyperketonemia

Felig, P., Lynch, V.
Science 1970
Abstract

In women fasted during the second trimester of pregnancy, concentrations of glucose and insulin in the plasma fell to a greater extent and ketone acid concentrations in the blood rose more rapidly than in nonpregnant controls. Nitrogen excretion in the urine, particularly ammonia, was increased in the pregnant group. Continuous glucose utilization by the conceptus may exaggerate and accelerate… Read More

Steroid changes during starvation in Cushing's syndrome, Cushingoid obesity and simple obesity

Vingerhoeds, A. C., Kinderen, P. J. der, Thijssen, J. H., Schwarz, F.
J Endocrinol 1970