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.

Inhibition of salt excretion by carbohydrate

Bloom, W. L.
Arch Intern Med 1962

Correction and control of intractable obesity. Practicable application of intermittent periods of total fasting

Duncan, G. G., Jenson, W. K., Fraser, R. I., Cristofori, F. C.
JAMA 1962

Effect of fasting on fibrinolysis and blood coagulation

Miettinen, M.
Am J Cardiol 1962

Metabolic studies in starvation

Ashley, B. C., Whyte, H. M.
Australas Ann Med 1961

Studies on the metabolic response to prolonged fasting

Wood, F. C., Jr., Domenge, L., Bally, P. R., Renold, A. E., Thorn, G. W.
Med Clin North Am 1960

Salt excretion of fasting patients

Bloom, W. L., Mitchell, W., Jr.
Arch Intern Med 1960

Fasting as an introduction to the treatment of obesity

Bloom, W. L.
Metabolism 1959

Influence of fasting on the immunological reactions and course of acute glomerulonephritis

Brod, J., Pavkova, L., Fencl, V., Hejl, Z., Kratkova, E.
Lancet 1958

Some effects of acute starvation with hard work on body weight, body fluids and metabolism

Taylor, H. L., Henschel, A., Mickelsen, O., Keys, A.
J Appl Physiol 1954

Performance capacity in acute starvation with hard work

Henschel, A., Taylor, H. L., Keys, A.
J Appl Physiol 1954