March 2020 PMID 31808043

Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Marianna Pellegrini, Iolanda Cioffi, Andrea Evangelista, Valentina Ponzo, Ilaria Goitre, Giovannino Ciccone, Ezio Ghigo, Simona Bo

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Peak: 15 in Dec 2019
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Several posts highlight that time-restricted feeding can promote short-term weight loss and lower fasting glucose levels, supported by systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The tone varies from supportive to cautious, with some emphasizing the scientific rigor behind the findings, such as references to meta-analyses from reputable sources, which indicates a recognition of the publication's contribution to understanding dietary impacts. Words like 'effect,' 'benefits,' and 'limitations' reflect a balanced tone that appreciates the research while acknowledging the need for further studies.

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Most discussions recognize the publication's findings about TRF leading to weight loss and metabolic benefits, indicating general consensus or support.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show notable curiosity and relevance by mentioning specific effects like weight loss and blood glucose, and referencing scientific methods such as meta-analyses.

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Many posts include summaries, discussions of limitations, or references to additional studies, demonstrating moderate deeper engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a perceived moderate impact, with some noting the potential benefits of TRF for weight management and metabolic health, though also mentioning limitations and need for more research.

Abstract in brief

  • Timerestricted feeding (TRF) can help with weight loss and improving blood sugar levels, especially in the short term, compared to unrestricted eating schedules.
  • Most studies showed that TRF, particularly Ramadan fasting, resulted in greater weight loss and lower fasting glucose, but there was a decrease in fat-free mass in observational studies.
  • The review highlights that more long-term and well-designed research is necessary to confirm these findings and understand the full effects of TRF on metabolism and body weight.

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Grant Tinsley, PhD
@GrantTinsleyPhD · X

Interesting meta-analysis of TRF, including two of our studies. TRF produced a small reduction in body mass and glucose as compared to unrestricted controls, but no differences in most variables. Several limitations, but interesting synthesis. https://t.co/qE4Mv3eFUl

Dec 13, 2019 · 27 likes · 4 shares · 1,343 followers View post →
IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

"Los regímenes de TRF (ayuno intermitente para los amigos) lograron un efecto superior al promover la pérdida de peso y reducir la glucosa en ayunas en comparación con los enfoques con tiempo ilimitado en el consumo de comidas." https://t.co/n5js9hkS4u https://t.co/AUN8UgSpIk

Dec 7, 2019 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 12,923 followers View post →
Eric Rawson, Ph.D.
@EricRawsonPhD · X

Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/3JIuXkfypR -11 studies (5 RCT/6 observational) -Fasting 12 to 20h for 4 to 8wk -TRF greater weight loss than control (n = 485; -1.07 kg)

Dec 9, 2019 · 4 likes · 7,534 followers View post →
Antelm Pujol, MD PhD
@AntelmPujol · X

@boicoatiara @one_fran00 @PoePsicologa @_inunison El ayuno intermitente es una herramienta más para estar en un déficit calórico que es lo necesario para perder grasa. No es magía, es una herramienta más. Pero bien hecho, funciona, claro. Btw, ciencia de calidad; un metanalisis de marzo de este año

Aug 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 77,515 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/t7oXPAPDOc #weightloss #fasting #IntermittentFasting #TRF #MetabolicSyndrome #BloodPressure #Hypertension

Dec 9, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 18,970 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/nIX7GGGyVQ

Jun 15, 2020 · 1 like · 4 shares · 6,458 followers View post →

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@amafuri0609 · X

@morningdeit では、根拠を教えてください。 僕が認識している16時間断食とは1日の内、8時間の中で1日に必要な栄養素を摂取する食事方法です。特に欠食、偏食を意味合いとしていません。 メタ分析上でも良好な結果は出ています。 https://t.co/laVMLm8u7T 宜しくお願い致します。

Jun 14, 2025 · 111 followers View post →
まえはらきよし/筋トレ指導者&遺伝子ドーピング研究
@maekiyo_rootMax · X

@morningdietapp 1日あたり800kcal未満の超低カロリー摂取の場合は有害事象が確認されていますが間欠的断食そのものが原因での胆石発症リスクよりもベネフィットの方が現状多数報告されていますね。 有害事象についての報告https://t.co/ZnZNErlKBU 間欠的断食についてのメタアナリシスhttps://t.co/XHMmv92w00

Aug 1, 2023 · 303 followers View post →
one.fran00
@one_fran00 · X

RT @AntelmPujol: @boicoatiara @one_fran00 @PoePsicologa @_inunison El ayuno intermitente es una herramienta más para estar en un déficit ca…

Aug 21, 2020 · 1 share · 215 followers View post →
Antelm Pujol, MD PhD
@AntelmPujol · X

@boicoatiara @one_fran00 @PoePsicologa @_inunison El ayuno intermitente es una herramienta más para estar en un déficit calórico que es lo necesario para perder grasa. No es magía, es una herramienta más. Pero bien hecho, funciona, claro. Btw, ciencia de calidad; un metanalisis de marzo de este año

Aug 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 77,515 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/nIX7GGG…

Jul 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 5,272 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @EurekaMag: Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/nIX7GGG…

Jun 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 6,718 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

RT @EurekaMag: Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/nIX7GGG…

Jun 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,242 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/nIX7GGG…

Jun 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 5,272 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/nIX7GGGyVQ

Jun 15, 2020 · 1 like · 4 shares · 6,458 followers View post →
Paola Andrenacci
@paoandrenacci · X

@Ramiro37172967 @CoronaConsultas Hola Ramiro! Yo no escribí las recomendaciones ni soy parte del grupo @CoronaConsultas pero soy Nutricionistas y los consejos son excelentes. Te copio el link de un Meta-Analisis y revisión sistemática para la duda que tenés https://t.co/oKSbQ9DT8C

Apr 4, 2020 · 1,258 followers View post →
Juam
@JuanMcClane13 · X

Lo principal es la ingesta calórica diaria sin importar el número de comidas, ahí ven como lo acomodan. Va paper de review de varios estudios https://t.co/X0nYuVEvrN revísenlo a la trucha con el DOI en scihub

Jan 14, 2020 · 1 like · 794 followers View post →
Paola Andrenacci
@paoandrenacci · X

HTA. Los invito a que saquen sus propias conclusiones después de la lectura y análisis del artículo y también los invito a leer

Jan 6, 2020 · 1 like · 1,258 followers View post →
Santiago Campillo
@Scruzcampillo · X

@Franperpetuo @vitonica Aquí tienes el metanálisis y sus respectivos estudios :D https://t.co/Zz7UEVj6b7

Dec 18, 2019 · 13,400 followers View post →
Raul
@RaulM06 · X

RT @grant_tinsley: Interesting meta-analysis of TRF, including two of our studies. TRF produced a small reduction in body mass and glucose…

Dec 15, 2019 · 4 shares · 856 followers View post →
Renato Dumbra
@renatodumbra · X

RT @grant_tinsley: Interesting meta-analysis of TRF, including two of our studies. TRF produced a small reduction in body mass and glucose…

Dec 15, 2019 · 4 shares · 120 followers View post →
Jose Antonio PhD
@JoseAntonioPhD · X

RT @grant_tinsley: Interesting meta-analysis of TRF, including two of our studies. TRF produced a small reduction in body mass and glucose…

Dec 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 22,168 followers View post →
Grant Tinsley, PhD
@GrantTinsleyPhD · X

Interesting meta-analysis of TRF, including two of our studies. TRF produced a small reduction in body mass and glucose as compared to unrestricted controls, but no differences in most variables. Several limitations, but interesting synthesis. https://t.co/qE4Mv3eFUl

Dec 13, 2019 · 27 likes · 4 shares · 1,343 followers View post →
Joaquín San José
@jsanjosea · X

RT @nick_krontiris: Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/t…

Dec 10, 2019 · 1 share · 410 followers View post →
Ramses Rodríguez
@RamsesNutricion · X

https://t.co/7UV8t4ZwLg el primer meta-análisis del ayuno intermitente. Si bajas de peso (corto plazo), cambia tu microbiota (para mejor), pero no es muy relevante el cambio clínico... insisto en qué hay que quitar el estrés y nutrirnos fisiológicamente #Cuanticnutrition

Dec 9, 2019 · 234 followers View post →
DimeComoSea
@DimeComoSea · X

El ayuno parece ser efectivo en la pérdida de peso, al menos a corto plazo, probablemente porque se ingieren menos calorías y menos líquidos. Sin embargo, no podemos excluir que otros mecanismos como por ejemplo el cambio de la microbiota https://t.co/qEzbA2CELm

Dec 9, 2019 · 3,141 followers View post →
Mario Lisbona
@yahh_11 · X

RT @IberianCitizen: "Los regímenes de TRF (ayuno intermitente para los amigos) lograron un efecto superior al promover la pérdida de peso y…

Dec 9, 2019 · 6 shares · 741 followers View post →
Eric Rawson, Ph.D.
@EricRawsonPhD · X

Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/3JIuXkfypR -11 studies (5 RCT/6 observational) -Fasting 12 to 20h for 4 to 8wk -TRF greater weight loss than control (n = 485; -1.07 kg)

Dec 9, 2019 · 4 likes · 7,534 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/t7oXPAPDOc #weightloss #fasting #IntermittentFasting #TRF #MetabolicSyndrome #BloodPressure #Hypertension

Dec 9, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 18,970 followers View post →
Gabriel Fernández
@zorbete · X

RT @IberianCitizen: "Los regímenes de TRF (ayuno intermitente para los amigos) lograron un efecto superior al promover la pérdida de peso y…

Dec 9, 2019 · 6 shares · 617 followers View post →
claimshero.eth
@claimshero__eth · X

RT @IberianCitizen: "Los regímenes de TRF (ayuno intermitente para los amigos) lograron un efecto superior al promover la pérdida de peso y…

Dec 9, 2019 · 6 shares · 128 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

RT @IberianCitizen: "Los regímenes de TRF (ayuno intermitente para los amigos) lograron un efecto superior al promover la pérdida de peso y…

Dec 7, 2019 · 6 shares · 5,956 followers View post →
IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

"Los regímenes de TRF (ayuno intermitente para los amigos) lograron un efecto superior al promover la pérdida de peso y reducir la glucosa en ayunas en comparación con los enfoques con tiempo ilimitado en el consumo de comidas." https://t.co/n5js9hkS4u https://t.co/AUN8UgSpIk

Dec 7, 2019 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 12,923 followers View post →