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Clinical trial suggests intermittent fasting could help

Last updated: October 1, 2024 1:20 pm
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Intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted eating, has been shown to offer significant health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects more than one-third of adults in the United States. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels.

In a recent clinical trial conducted by researchers at the Salk Institute and the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, participants who followed a time-restricted eating schedule for three months experienced improvements in several markers of blood sugar regulation and metabolic function compared to those who received standard treatments. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, is the first to evaluate the benefits of a personalized time-restricted eating regimen in patients taking medication for metabolic syndrome.

Lead researcher Satchidananda Panda explains, “Our bodies process sugars and fats differently depending on the time of day. Time-restricted eating allows us to harness the body’s natural rhythms to restore metabolism and improve health.” The study included participants who were already on medication for metabolic syndrome, making it the first of its kind to measure the benefits of time-restricted eating in addition to standard pharmacological treatments.

Participants in the study followed a customized time-restricted eating protocol tailored to their individual eating habits, sleep schedules, and personal commitments. By reducing their eating window to eight to ten hours per day, participants saw improvements in key markers of cardiometabolic health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels. They also experienced weight loss and reductions in abdominal fat without significant loss of lean muscle mass.

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The results of the TIMET trial suggest that time-restricted eating could be a practical, low-cost intervention to improve cardiometabolic health in patients with metabolic syndrome. While more research is needed to determine the long-term benefits of this approach, the findings support the idea that health care providers could consider recommending time-restricted eating as a complement to existing treatments for metabolic syndrome.

Overall, the study highlights the potential of time-restricted eating as a sustainable and accessible lifestyle intervention for individuals with metabolic syndrome, offering a promising path towards improving overall health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

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