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 long-term value of fasting in the treatment of obesity

Harrison, M. T., Harden, R. M.
Lancet 1966

Effects of prolonged fasting on insulin secretion

Genuth, S. M.
Diabetes 1966

Hormone-fuel interrelationships during fasting

Cahill, G. F., Jr., Herrera, M. G., Morgan, A. P., Soeldner, J. S., Steinke, J., Levy, P. L., Reichard, G. A., Jr., Kipnis, D. M.
J Clin Invest 1966

Studies on the natriuresis of fasting. I. Effect of prefast intake

Stinebaugh, B. J., Schloeder, F. X.
Metabolism 1966

Studies on the natriuresis of fasting. II. Relationship to acidosis

Schloeder, F. X., Stinebaugh, B. J.
Metabolism 1966

Observations on the course of urinary K-42 specific activity in fasting human subjects

O'Toole, J. J., Cech, R. F., Peterson, R. E.
Metabolism 1966

Fasting and refeeding of various suboptimal isocaloric diets. Effects on mineral and nitrogen balances in obese patients

Jones, J. E., Albrink, M. J., Davidson, P. C., Flink, E. B.
Am J Clin Nutr 1966

Metabolic balance of obese subjects during fasting

Bolinger, R. E., Lukert, B. P., Brown, R. W., Guevara, L., Steinberg, R.
Arch Intern Med 1966

Dramatic treatment for obesity; diseased patients test starvation diet

Karns, R. M.
JAMA 1966

BSP retention during total fasting

Verdy, M.
Metabolism 1966