Safety of 8-h time restricted feeding in adults with obesity

Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2019 Jan;44(1):107-109. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0389. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Abstract

This study examines the safety of time restricted feeding (TRF; 8-h feeding window/16-h fasting window daily) in obese adults. Twenty-three subjects participated in an 8-h TRF intervention for 12 weeks. Self-reported adverse events, body image perception, complete blood count, and disordered eating patterns did not change from baseline to week 12. These findings suggest that consuming food within an 8-h window can safely facilitate weight loss in subjects with obesity.

Keywords: Intermittent fasting; adultes obèses; adverse events; alimentation limitée dans le temps; jeûne intermittent; obese adults; perte de poids; safety; sécurité; time restricted feeding; weight-loss; événements indésirables.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Chicago
  • Fasting* / adverse effects
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / diagnosis
  • Obesity / diet therapy*
  • Obesity / physiopathology
  • Obesity / psychology
  • Patient Safety
  • Pilot Projects
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Loss*