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 heart size and plasma volume during fasting

Bloom, W. L., Azar, G., Smith, E. G., Jr.
Metabolism 1966

Electrolyte and lipid metabolism of lean fasting men and women

Bloom, W. L., Azar, G., Clark, J. E.
Metabolism 1966

Starvation: stress or satisfaction?

Crumpton, E., Wine, D. B., Drenick, E. J.
JAMA 1966

Massive obesity treated by intermittent fasting. A metabolic and clinical study

Stewart, W. K., Fleming, L. W., Robertson, P. C.
Am J Med 1966

Hunger during total starvation

Silverstone, J. T., Stark, J. E., Buckle, R. M.
Lancet 1966

Body potassium content in obese subjects and potassium depletion during prolonged fasting

Drenick, E. J., Blahd, W. H., Singer, F. R., Lederer, M.
Am J Clin Nutr 1966

Responses of extremely obese patients to starvation

Kollar, E. J., Atkinson, R. M.
Psychosom Med 1966

Effect of prolonged fasting on the expired C14-O2 from palmitate and glucose in obese subjects

Bolinger, R. E., Schafer, M. E., Kuske, T. T.
Metabolism 1966

Obesity. Affective changes in the fasting state

Biggers, W. H.
Arch Gen Psychiatry 1966

Alcohol hypoglycemia. V. Alcohol infusion to test gluconeogenesis in starvation, with special reference to obesity

Arky, R. A., Freinkel, N.
N Engl J Med 1966