Overview
- On Channel 4’s Live Well with the Drug-Free Doctor, Dr Rangan Chatterjee encourages consuming all daily meals within a 12-hour period to cut late-night snacking.
- He says the body typically shifts toward fat burning about 10 hours after the final meal as liver glycogen depletes, reflecting metabolic flexibility.
- A Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition study cited in reports finds time-restricted eating can deliver short- to medium-term weight loss and improvements in blood glucose and lipid profiles in adults with overweight or obesity.
- Experts at Bupa note intermittent fasting may reduce calorie intake and improve blood sugar, while potential benefits linked to autophagy still need stronger evidence.
- The guidance echoes advice previously shared by the late Dr Michael Mosley, and coverage clarifies that type 1 diabetes is not preventable and individuals should consult a clinician before changing their diet.