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.

The effectiveness of fasting in the treatment of superobesity

Kollar, E. J., Atkinson, R. M., Albin, D. L.
Psychosomatics 1969

Role of substrate in the regulation of hepatic gluconeogenesis in fasting man

Felig, P., Marliss, E., Owen, O. E., Cahill, G. F., Jr.
Adv Enzyme Regul 1969

Pancreatic Glucagon Levels In Starvation In Man

Aguilar-Parada, E., Eisentraut, A. M., Unger, R. H.
1969

Endocrine and metabolic adaptation to obesity and starvation

Sims, E. A., Horton, E. S.
Am J Clin Nutr 1968

Cortisol secretion rate during fasting of obese adolescent subjects

Garces, L. Y., Kenny, F. M., Drash, A., Taylor, F. H.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1968

Utilization of metabolic fuels in obese subjects

Felig, P., Owen, O. E., Morgan, A. P., Cahill, G. F., Jr.
Am J Clin Nutr 1968

To fast or exercise

Bloom, W. L.
Am J Clin Nutr 1968

Effect of starvation and refeeding on serum immunoreactive glucagon and insulin levels

Vance, J. E., Buchanan, K. D., Williams, R. H.
J Lab Clin Med 1968

The mobilizaton of osmotically inactive sodium during total starvation in man

Garnett, E. S., Ford, J., Golding, P. L., Mardell, R. J., Whyman, A. E.
Clin Sci 1968