Effects of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss and Other Metabolic Parameters in Women and Men With Overweight and Obesity: The TREAT Randomized Clinical Trial

“Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained attention as a simple weight loss method. Intermittent fasting refers to eating windows separated by defined periods of fasting (>12 hours and up to 48 hours, or more). Most of the reported benefits of IF are either untested or undertested in humans. Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a specific IF protocol involving consistent fasting and eating periods within a 24-hour cycle. [..] We conducted a randomized clinical trial (RCT) designed to determine the effect of TRE on weight and comprehensive metabolic outcomes in overweight and obese patients. We hypothesized that 8-hour TRE prescribed to individuals with … Read More