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.

Metabolic aspects of acute starvation in normal humans: performance and cardiovascular evaluation

Consolazio, C. F., Nelson, R. A., Johnson, H. L., Matoush, L. O., Krzywicki, H. J., Isaac, G. J.
Am J Clin Nutr 1967

Comparative effects of caloric restriction and total starvation on body composition in obesity

Ball, M. F., Canary, J. J., Kyle, L. H.
Ann Intern Med 1967

Vitamin B6 nutriture studied in obese subjects during 8 weeks of starvation

Vinyard, E., Joven, C. B., Swendseid, M. E., Drenick, E. J.
Am J Clin Nutr 1967

Fasting and non-fasting fibrinolytic activity

Menon, I. S.
Lab Pract 1967

Metabolic observations during starvation and refeeding in massively obese patients

Hollingsworth, D. R., Bondy, P. K.
Yale J Biol Med 1967

Effect of food, fast and alcohol on serum uric acid and acute attacks of gout

Maclachlan, M. J., Rodnan, G. P.
Am J Med 1967

Liver morphology and function tests in obesity and during total starvation

Rozental, P., Biava, C., Spencer, H., Zimmerman, H. J.
Am J Dig Dis 1967

The Effects of Food, Fast, and Alcohol On Serum Uric Acid Levels and The Occurence of Acute Attacks of The Gout

Maclachlan, Margaret J., Rodnan, Gerald P.
American Rheumatism Association 1967
Abstract

The interrelationship of the effects of brief periods of fasting and of alcohol on uric acid metabolism has been investigated in nine gouty patients and in two normouricemic subjects. There were appreciable elevations in serum urate concentration after one and two day fasts, which were accompanied by increases in both serum beta-hydroxybutyrate and blood acetoacetate. The rise in serum urate… Read More

Treatment of obesity by total fasting for up to 249 days

Thomson, T. J., Runcie, J., Miller, V.
Lancet 1966

Changes in body water and sodium during prolonged starvation for extreme obesity

Smith, R., Drenick, E. J.
Clin Sci 1966