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.

Some Hazards of Total Fasts in the Control of Obesity and Diabetes and Their Prevention

Duncan, G. G., Duncan, T. G., Schless, G. L., Cristofori, F. C.
Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 1964

Biology of the prolonged clinical fast (abstract)

Cochran, B. jr, Poucher, R. L., Marbach, E. P.
Dept. of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Los Angeles 1964

Electrolyte Metabolism in Obesity and During Fasting

Bloom, W. L.
Medical Clinics of North America 1964

Aldosterone Secretion and Natriuresis of Total Fast in Obese Subjects

Ackermann, I. P., Urrutia, G., Kliman, B.
National Meeting. Metabolism 1964

The effects of total starvation upon the levels of circulating glucagon and insulin in man

Unger, R. H., Eisentraut, A. M., Madison, L. L.
J Clin Invest 1963

Hyperuricemia during Total Fasting: Renal Factors

Murphy, R., Shipman, K. H.
Arch Intern Med 1963

Intermittent Fasts in the Correction and Control of Intractable Obesity

Duncan, G. G.
Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 1962

Fasting ketosis in obese men and women

Bloom, W. L.
J. Lab. & Clin. Med. 1962