Intermittent Fasting Shows Health Benefits for Metabolic Syndrome Patients

A new study finds that time-restricted eating improves blood sugar control and reduces body fat in adults with metabolic syndrome.

Researchers from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego conducted a clinical trial on time-restricted eating in adults with metabolic syndrome.
Participants who ate within an eight-to-ten-hour window daily for three months saw significant improvements in blood sugar regulation and metabolic function.
The study included 108 adults, who were also on medication for metabolic syndrome, making it the first to measure time-restricted eating alongside standard treatments.
Key health markers improved in the time-restricted eating group, including lower levels of hemoglobin A1c and reduced abdominal fat, without significant muscle loss.
The findings suggest time-restricted eating as a practical, low-cost intervention that could complement existing treatments for metabolic syndrome.