Key Takeaway
A 10-hour eating window improved multiple metabolic markers in people with metabolic syndrome, including weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Summary
This human study examined time-restricted eating in patients with metabolic syndrome. Participants confined their eating to a self-selected 10-hour window for 12 weeks while using the myCircadianClock app to track their intake.
Results showed significant improvements across multiple health markers: 3% body weight reduction, lower blood pressure, reduced LDL cholesterol, and decreased HbA1c. Participants also reported better sleep and more energy.
Notably, participants were not told to change what they ate - only when. The study demonstrates real-world feasibility and benefits of TRE.
Methods
- 19 adults with metabolic syndrome
- 10-hour self-selected eating window
- 12-week intervention
- Tracked via myCircadianClock app
Key Results
- 3% body weight reduction
- Systolic blood pressure: -4 mmHg
- LDL cholesterol: -11%
- Improved sleep quality
- 70% reduction in medications (some participants)
Limitations
- Small sample size
- No control group
- Self-selected motivated participants
- Metabolic syndrome population specifically