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.

Changes in liver histology and function in fasted human subjects

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Nutr Rev 1967
Abstract

Short periods of complete starvation have been shown to resut in increased BSP retention. diminution of liver fat and glycogen, and an increase in prominence of hepotic fibrous tissu in human subjects.

Thyroid function studies in fasting obese subjects

Schatz, D. L., Sheppard, R. H., Palter, H. C., Jaffri, M. H.
Metabolism 1967

Protein catabolism in starvation after diets high and low in protein

Utley, D., Whyte, H. M.
Australas Ann Med 1967

Sodium and potassium metabolism during starvation

Hamwi, G. J., Mitchell, M. C., Wieland, R. G., Kruger, F. A., Schachner, S. S.
Am J Clin Nutr 1967

Porphyria precipitated by fasting

Knudsen, K. B., Sparberg, M., Lecocq, F.
N Engl J Med 1967

Components of weight loss in obese patients subjected to prolonged starvation

Gilder, H., Cornell, G. N., Grafe, W. R., Macfarlane, R., Asaph, J. W., Stubenbord, W. T., Watkins, G. M., Rees, J. R., Thorbjarnarson, B.
J Appl Physiol 1967

Treatment of obesity by total fasting

Mackenzie, M.
Nurs Times 1967

Hyperaldosteronism following total fasting in obese subjects

Hansen, E. L., Horlyck, E., Gronbaek, P., Iversen, M.
Acta Med Scand 1967