SynthesisFrontiers in nutrition2025
Effects of time-restricted eating on body composition and metabolic parameters in overweight and obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Effects of an 8-Week Time-Restricted Eating and Walking Exercise on Regional Fat Distribution and Lean Mass in Women with Hidden Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Adipose Tissue Circadian Dysregulation Beyond BMI: Implications for Cardiometabolic Risk and Cardiovascular Disease.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Time-restricted eating and metabolic health: implications for nutritional strategies and weight loss.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: Time-restricted eating (TRE), a subtype of intermittent fasting, is increasingly explored as a dietary strategy for weight and metabolic management. However, its effects in overweight and obese women remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of TRE on body composition and metabolic parameters in this population. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines and PROSPERO registration (CRD42024595472), randomized controlled trials were retrieved from eight English and Chinese databases up to August 2024. Eligible studies included adult women (≥85% female, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m Results: Thirteen RCTs involving 612 participants were included. TRE significantly reduced body weight (WMD = -1.927 kg, 95% CI: -3.688 to -0.166, Conclusion: TRE is effective in reducing body weight and lowering fasting insulin in overweight and obese women, without negatively affecting lean body mass. Compared with traditional calorie-restricted diets, TRE does not yield superior weight loss, suggesting comparable efficacy. TRE demonstrates a favorable safety profile and better adherence, supporting its clinical feasibility. Further trials with larger samples and longer follow-up are needed to clarify TRE's long-term metabolic effects. Systematic review registration: The systematic review was registered in PROSPERO. Registration ID: CRD42024595472 URL: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=459547.
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