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.

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Rooth, G., Carlstrom, S.

Acta Med Scand 1970

Effect of starvation on renal function

Hoffman, R. S., Wahl, G., Arky, R. A.

Lancet 1970

Glucose intolerance mechanism after starvation

Tzagournis, M., Skillman, R. G.

Metabolism 1970

Alanine: key role in gluconeogenesis

Felig, P., Pozefsky, T., Marliss, E., Cahill, G. F., Jr.

Science 1970

Abstract

Of 20 amino acids measured, alanine is the principal amino acid released by forearm muscle of man, in accord with its being the principal amino acid extracted by liver for gluconeogenesis. This occurs in both the postabsorptive state and after 4 to 6 weeks of starvation, when total amino acid release is markedly diminished.