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.

Uric Acid Excretion in Obese Subjects during Periods of Total Fasting

Cristofori, F. C., Duncan, G. G.
Metabolism 1964

The Effect of Prolonged Starvation on Adrenal Cortical Function

Neuwirth, R. S., Philip, B. A., Bondy, P. K.
Yale J Biol Med 1964

The Effect of Total Fasting on Thyroid Function in Man

Alexander, W. D., Harrison, M. T., Harden, R. M., Koutras, D. A.
Metabolism 1964

Measurement of Stress in Fasting Man; a Pilot Study

Kollar, E. J., Slater, G. R., Palmer, J. O., Docter, R. F., Mandell, A. J.
Arch Gen Psychiatry 1964

Starvation, Ketosis and Uric Acid Excretion

Scott, J. T., McCallum, F. M., Holloway, V. P.
Clin Sci 1964

Effect of Starvation on Adrenal Cortical Function in Obese Subjects

Schultz, A. L., Kerlow, A., Ulstrom, R. A.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1964

Contraindications to Long-Term Fasting

Norbury, F. B.
JAMA 1964

Prolonged Starvation as Treatment for Severe Obesity

Drenick, E. J., Swendseid, M. E., Blahd, W. H., Tuttle, S. G.
JAMA 1964

Reducing by Total Fasting

Mayer, J.
Postgrad Med 1964

Metabolic Observations during the Treatment of Obese Patients by Periods of Total Starvation

Van, Rieth, Schwarz, F., Der Kinderen, P. J.
Metabolism 1964