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Time-restricted eating metabolic outcomes: RCT

RCT demonstrating 12 weeks of time-restricted eating (8-hour window) improved insulin sensitivity, reduced liver fat, and decreased inflammatory markers in metabolically unhealthy adults.

Metabolic Improvements

  • Insulin sensitivity: +12%
  • Liver fat: 15% reduction
  • CRP: 18% reduction
  • Maintained muscle mass

Implementation

First meal at 10:00–12:00, last meal by 18:00–20:00 (example daytime window).

Outcomes

  • Insulin Sensitivity
    12
  • Liver Fat Content
    -15
  • C-Reactive Protein
    -18
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