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.

President's address. Starvation

Cahill, G. F., Jr.
Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 1983

The gastro-entero-pancreatic hormone secretion after a mixed meal in normal subjects before and after a 72 hour period of starvation

Henry, R. W., Stout, R. W., Buchanan, K. D.
Diabete Metab 1979
Abstract

The responses of plasma gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) hormones and free fatty acids (FFA) to a standard mixed meal before and after starvation have been measured. Raised insulin, glucose and FFA levels were found following refeeding after starvation and levels of secretin and C-terminal glucagon-like-immunoreactivity (C-GLI), raised by starvation, were rapidly suppressed on refeeding. The… Read More

Acute effects of fasting on gastrointestinal structure and function

Achord, J. L.
Med Times 1967

Responses of extremely obese patients to starvation

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

The influence of fasting and refeeding on jejunal disaccharidases

Knudsen, K. B., Bellamy, H. M., Lecocq, F., Bradley, E. M.
Southern Society 1966