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Time-restricted eating and metabolic health in adults
Review of early human trials demonstrating time-restricted eating improves metabolic health independent of calorie restriction, with best adherence in 8-10 hour windows.
Metabolic Benefits
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Reduced oxidative stress markers
- Maintained lean mass
Adherence
12-16 hour fasting windows show lower adherence; 8-10 hour optimal.
Outcomes
- time-restricted-eatingImproved insulin sensitivity, reduced oxidative stress markers, maintained lean mass with 8-10 hour eating windows