The Claim
In adults with a history of myocardial infarction, a 2-week time-restricted eating regimen (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) reduces circulating neutrophil counts by approximately 18% and lowers the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.
What the research says
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In adults who previously had a heart attack, eating only between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for two weeks is associated with a 18% decrease in neutrophil counts and a lower neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, both of which are indicators of systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
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In adults with a history of myocardial infarction, a 2-week time-restricted eating regimen (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) reduces circulating neutrophil counts by approximately 18% and lowers the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, which are biomarkers associated with systemic inflammation and increased cardiovascular risk.
When eating is limited to a short window in the morning, the body switches to burning fat for fuel, producing ketones. These ketones enter neutrophils and block a key inflammation switch called NLRP3, which stops the neutrophils from becoming overly active and sticking to blood vessel walls. As a result, fewer neutrophils circulate in the blood, and the balance between neutrophils and lymphocytes improves, reducing overall inflammation.
What the research says
1 studyFor people who’ve had a heart attack, eating only between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for two weeks lowered their blood levels of a type of white blood cell linked to inflammation, which is good for heart health.
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