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 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

Metabolic substrates and hormones during starvation ketosis in children

Nitzan, M., Kowadlo-Silbergeld, A., Doron, M., Laron, Z.
Am J Clin Nutr 1968

Fasting for obese children

Unknown
Nutr Rev 1968

Influence of carbohydrate and protein on sodium excretion during fasting and refeeding

Katz, A. I., Hollingsworth, D. R., Epstein, F. H.
J Lab Clin Med 1968

Death during therapeutic starvation

Hermann, L. S., Iversen, M.
Lancet 1968

Fasting in obese females. II. Plasma renin activity and urinary aldosterone

Verdy, M., de Champlain, J.
Can Med Assoc J 1968