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.

Blood glucose and gluconeogenesis in fasting man

Felig, P., Marliss, E., Owen, O. E., Cahill, G. F., Jr.
Arch Intern Med 1969

Fasting for obesity

Stokes, S. A.
Am J Nurs 1969

Total fasting, hyperuricaemia and gout

Runcie, J., Thomson, T. J.
Postgrad Med J 1969

Vitamin B6 requirements in starving obese males

Drenick, E. J., Vinyard, E., Swendseid, M. E.
Am J Clin Nutr 1969

Adrenocortical indices during fasting in obesity

Sabeh, G., Alley, R. A., Robbins, T. J., Narduzzi, J. V., Kenny, F. M., Danowski, T. S.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1969

Liver and kidney metabolism during prolonged starvation

Owen, O. E., Felig, P., Morgan, A. P., Wahren, J., Cahill, G. F., Jr.
J Clin Invest 1969
Abstract

This study quantifies the concentrations of circulating insulin, growth hormone, glucose, free fatty acids, glycerol, beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate, and alpha amino nitrogen in 11 obese subjects during prolonged starvation. The sites and estimated rates of gluconeogenesis and ketogenesis after 5-6 wk of fasting were investigated in five of the subjects. Blood glucose and insulin… Read More