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.

Death during therapeutic starvation for obesity

Spencer, I. O.
Lancet 1968

Influence of fasting and refeeding on body composition

Drenick, E. J., Hunt, I. F., Swendseid, M. E.
Am J Public Health Nations Health 1968

Nerve conduction velocities in fasting patients

Mattson, R. H., Lecocq, F. R.
Neurology 1968

Hydroxyproline excretion during starvation of obese subjects

Brown, H., Milner, A., Kennedy, J., Delena, S.
Metabolism 1968

Porphyrinuria induced by fasting

Koskelo, P., Pelkonen, R.
N Engl J Med 1968

Changes in body composition during treatment of obesity by intermittent starvation

Birkenhager, J. C., Haak, A., Ackers, J. G.
Metabolism 1968

Total fasting in the treatment of obesity

Gilliland, I. C.
Postgrad Med J 1968

Follow-up study of refractory obesity treated by fasting

MacCuish, A. C., Munro, J. F., Duncan, L. J.
Br Med J 1968

Changes in blood volume during absolute fasting with and without sodium chloride administration

Maagoe, H.
Metabolism 1968

Effect of fasting on urinary calcium and hydroxyproline excretion in obesity

Litvak, J., Wortsman, J., Pumarino, H., Armendaris, R.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1968