May 2020 PMID 32270927

Time-Restricted Eating Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Measures in Humans who are Overweight: A Feasibility Study.

Lisa S Chow, Emily N C Manoogian, Alison Alvear, Jason G Fleischer, Honoree Thor, Katrina Dietsche, Qi Wang, James S Hodges, Nicholas Esch, Samar Malaeb, Tasma Harindhanavudhi, K Sreekumaran Nair, Satchidananda Panda, Douglas G Mashek

Mentions

71
Peak: 29 in Apr 2020
across 5 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

334,147
potential audience

Total likes

934

Video views

36,993

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube4 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several social discussions show excitement about the research's findings, with phrases like 'shows promising results' and 'could be a game changer,' reflecting moderate interest. The posts cite specific outcomes like reduced visceral fat and weight loss, and mention the methodology, indicating a balanced level of engagement. Overall, the discussions recognize the potential impact of TRE but stop short of in-depth critique or widespread disbelief.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight positive outcomes and support the potential benefits of TRE, showing general agreement on its effectiveness.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express interest by emphasizing specific findings like weight loss and fat reduction, indicating curiosity and engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference study details, such as the duration and methods used, suggesting moderate engagement without deep critical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions acknowledge the significance of the research in addressing obesity and metabolic health, though they are mostly preliminary or promotional.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared time-restricted eating (TRE) with unrestricted eating in overweight individuals over 12 weeks, finding that TRE significantly reduced the eating window and led to decreases in weight, visceral fat, and the number of eating occasions.
  • TRE participants showed improvements in body composition, including less lean mass loss, and a reduction in fat and visceral fat, without changes in physical activity or metabolic measures.
  • Overall, TRE may be a simple and effective strategy for weight loss by limiting food intake duration, which could help with obesity management.]

Top posts

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Satchin Panda
@SatchinPanda · X

A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE can reduce body weight and reduce the risk for metabolic disease among overweight people. https://t.co/bL6NYfCq5q https://t.co/P8xweG9Esq

Apr 23, 2020 · 97 likes · 27 shares · 52,454 followers View post →
Satchin Panda
@SatchinPanda · X

This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lead to weight loss and other health improvements. https://t.co/5HvanJOv8L https://t.co/wB8cDEHdXT

Aug 18, 2021 · 62 likes · 13 shares · 52,454 followers View post →
Daniel J Drucker
@DanielJDrucker · X

Feasibility in a Small RCT Studying Time‐Restricted Eating Over 12 Weeks. Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Measures in Humans with Overweight https://t.co/7HQf0ptgnw

Apr 9, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 34,185 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

#TimeRestrictedEating Effects on Body Composition & Metabolic Measures in Humans with Overweight: Feasibility Study #TRE ⬇️the no. of eating occasions, weight, lean mass & visceral fat 'TRE presents a simplified view of food intake that reduces weight' https://t.co/7rSvkdJ5up

Apr 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 912 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

@EatsleepfitJeff This is the original study: https://t.co/Z8BZWvzcvt https://t.co/cg3u27LaDU

Dec 17, 2022 · 1 like · 19,007 followers View post →
Zero
@zerolongevity · X

Furthermore, it’s important to make your fasting habits work for you. Randomized trial data show that 12 weeks of TRF can, on average, reduce meal frequency by -21.9%, body weight by -3.7%, and fat mass by -4%. (Tap below to learn more!) https://t.co/r5PaCxKoek

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 like · 17,155 followers View post →

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Zero
@zerolongevity · X

Furthermore, it’s important to make your fasting habits work for you. Randomized trial data show that 12 weeks of TRF can, on average, reduce meal frequency by -21.9%, body weight by -3.7%, and fat mass by -4%. (Tap below to learn more!) https://t.co/r5PaCxKoek

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 like · 17,155 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

@EatsleepfitJeff This is the original study: https://t.co/Z8BZWvzcvt https://t.co/cg3u27LaDU

Dec 17, 2022 · 1 like · 19,007 followers View post →
Beverly G. Tchang, MD
@BevTchangMD · X

3/ ↓ing your eating window may ↓ fat mass https://t.co/oCmxHWgFbE #OW2021 https://t.co/quwxqKLKPl

Nov 3, 2021 · 6,116 followers View post →
lschow
@lschow2 · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 20, 2021 · 13 shares · 15 followers View post →
Sunset HQ
@SunsetHQBC · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 20, 2021 · 13 shares · 15 followers View post →
The Phoenix Lab
@The_Phoenix_Lab · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 19, 2021 · 13 shares · 210 followers View post →
Karina
@karinabronska · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 18, 2021 · 13 shares · 328 followers View post →
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@hxmz4 · X

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CK
@HjCamil · X

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Nadine Nellisen
@Nadine17118 · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 18, 2021 · 13 shares · 20 followers View post →
Jacob Tudor
@tudor_jacob · X

Keeping eyes on our health. #fbSatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lead to weight loss and other health improvements. https://t.co/2J9CApH7L2 https://t.co/PdxTR896Yl

Aug 18, 2021 · 99 followers View post →
Art
@_Party_Arty · X

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Christophe Berg | Nomadic Trail Runner
@kristofberg · X

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Aug 18, 2021 · 13 shares · 1,124 followers View post →
Shashi Iyengar | Accredited Metabolic Health Coach
@shashiiyengar · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 18, 2021 · 13 shares · 28,853 followers View post →
Debbie @ Genetic Lifehacks
@GeneticLifehack · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 18, 2021 · 13 shares · 1,513 followers View post →
Pau Oller
@PauOller · X

RT @SatchinPanda: This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lea…

Aug 18, 2021 · 13 shares · 7,417 followers View post →
Satchin Panda
@SatchinPanda · X

This #TRE #IntermittentFasting study by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota on mostly women participants showed 8-h TRE can lead to weight loss and other health improvements. https://t.co/5HvanJOv8L https://t.co/wB8cDEHdXT

Aug 18, 2021 · 62 likes · 13 shares · 52,454 followers View post →
Tuomas Javanainen
@tjavanainen2018 · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Jan 20, 2021 · 27 shares · 120 followers View post →
Jonathan Cedernaes
@JCedernaes · X

-> Det intressanta är att det även finns publicerade resultat som antyder att man med begränsat tidsfönster ("time-restricted eating", TRE eller TRF) kan minska mer på andelen fettmassa man går ner, såsom visceralt fett, kontra andelen #muskelmassa: https://t.co/THk7SVh0LB 8/n->

Nov 14, 2020 · 3,126 followers View post →
Amir Zarrinpar
@Zarrinparlab · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Jun 16, 2020 · 27 shares · 930 followers View post →
Laura López
@lopezp79 · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

May 24, 2020 · 27 shares · 190 followers View post →
Charin de Beer
@CharinDB · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

May 12, 2020 · 27 shares · 249 followers View post →
Lijun Zhao
@lijunzhao2017 · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 30, 2020 · 27 shares · 135 followers View post →
Peter Jensen
@pjensenmd · X

Time‐Restricted Eating Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Measures in Overweight Humans https://t.co/v1ZPdplEIf via @practiceupdate

Apr 25, 2020 · 1,698 followers View post →
Antoni Abella Vendrell
@torruda · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 25, 2020 · 27 shares · 428 followers View post →
Susan Golden
@susanksgolden · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 24, 2020 · 27 shares · 1,414 followers View post →
Juliet Dowling
@4JDJD · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 24, 2020 · 27 shares · 1,003 followers View post →
Christine Ulrich
@Hedwig631 · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 24, 2020 · 27 shares · 30 followers View post →
Holtz
@Biorealism · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 24, 2020 · 27 shares · 8,895 followers View post →
Tuomas Javanainen
@tjavanainen2018 · X

”Time‐Restricted Eating Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Measures in Humans who are Overweight: A Feasibility Study” #fasting #paasto #diabetes https://t.co/PYOSc58SDY

Apr 24, 2020 · 120 followers View post →
The Jeff Edwards
@JeffEdwardsMSRD · X

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Apr 24, 2020 · 27 shares · 99 followers View post →
Donna Baldwin-Hunt
@Donnajbh · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 24, 2020 · 27 shares · 18 followers View post →
Ronald A. Primas,MD,FACP,FACPM
@Primas · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 6,906 followers View post →
Kyle Sammons | SCCC, CSCS, PRI, PN1
@CoachKSammons · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 1,117 followers View post →
Ashwin Thilakan
@phreakophunk · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 84 followers View post →
Nik Mollov
@NikMollov · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 155 followers View post →
Steven Basham
@SA_Basham · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 131 followers View post →
Debbie @ Genetic Lifehacks
@GeneticLifehack · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 1,513 followers View post →
Christian Molina Aguilar
@Christian_moli_ · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 540 followers View post →
Matus Sotak
@biomatushiq · X

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Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 808 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 11,280 followers View post →
Hamish Kibblewhite
@rutjumper · X

RT @SatchinPanda: A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE…

Apr 23, 2020 · 27 shares · 233 followers View post →
Satchin Panda
@SatchinPanda · X

A pilot randomized control trial by Dr. Lisa Chow of U. Minnesota using @mcircadianclock app of @salkinstitute shows #TRE can reduce body weight and reduce the risk for metabolic disease among overweight people. https://t.co/bL6NYfCq5q https://t.co/P8xweG9Esq

Apr 23, 2020 · 97 likes · 27 shares · 52,454 followers View post →
Peter Crawford
@ketonemics · X

RT @UMN_DOMResearch: Time‐Restricted Eating Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Measures in Humans who are Overweight: A Feasibility…

Apr 22, 2020 · 1 share · 1,688 followers View post →
UMN DOM Research
@UMN_DOMResearch · X

Time‐Restricted Eating Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Measures in Humans who are Overweight: A Feasibility Study Lisa Chow and colleagues in @ObesitySociety, Obesity https://t.co/fwjOhWMZ4M

Apr 22, 2020 · 1 share · 676 followers View post →
lschow
@lschow2 · X

This is my first tweet . Just got our randomized TRE paper published online at https://t.co/KDObB6tUCm

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 followers View post →
Shashi Iyengar | Accredited Metabolic Health Coach
@shashiiyengar · X

RT @sarah4info: #TimeRestrictedEating Effects on Body Composition & Metabolic Measures in Humans with Overweight: Feasibility Study #TRE…

Apr 15, 2020 · 1 share · 28,853 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

#TimeRestrictedEating Effects on Body Composition & Metabolic Measures in Humans with Overweight: Feasibility Study #TRE ⬇️the no. of eating occasions, weight, lean mass & visceral fat 'TRE presents a simplified view of food intake that reduces weight' https://t.co/7rSvkdJ5up

Apr 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 912 followers View post →
Eve Beavers
@espacetimeCO · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Feasibility in a Small RCT Studying Time‐Restricted Eating Over 12 Weeks. Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Mea…

Apr 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 897 followers View post →
Shreya Ghosh
@shrez07 · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Feasibility in a Small RCT Studying Time‐Restricted Eating Over 12 Weeks. Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Mea…

Apr 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 144 followers View post →
Daniel J Drucker
@DanielJDrucker · X

Feasibility in a Small RCT Studying Time‐Restricted Eating Over 12 Weeks. Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Measures in Humans with Overweight https://t.co/7HQf0ptgnw

Apr 9, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 34,185 followers View post →