The Claim
A weight loss of approximately 6.5% over 4 weeks significantly improves hepatic and peripheral insulin sensitivity and reduces intrahepatic triglyceride content in obese, insulin-resistant men, irrespective of the temporal distribution of caloric intake.
What the research says
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Obese men with insulin resistance who lose about 6.5% of their body weight over four weeks experience improved insulin sensitivity in the liver and muscles and a reduction in liver fat, regardless of whether they eat most of their calories in the morning or evening.
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Weight loss of approximately 6.5% over 4 weeks significantly improves hepatic and peripheral insulin sensitivity and reduces intrahepatic triglyceride content in obese, insulin-resistant men, regardless of whether calories are consumed predominantly in the morning or evening.
When a person loses weight, fat stored in the liver and muscles decreases. This allows insulin to bind properly to its receptors, turning on signals that let cells take in sugar from the blood. As a result, the liver stops making too much glucose and muscles use sugar more efficiently.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Meal timing effects on insulin sensitivity and intrahepatic triglycerides during weight loss
Losing about 6.5% of body weight in four weeks made obese men’s bodies better at using insulin and reduced fat in their livers—no matter if they ate most of their food in the morning or evening. The timing didn’t matter; the weight loss did.
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