Early eating window helps blood sugar and body clock
Early Time-Restricted Feeding Improves 24-Hour Glucose Levels and Affects Markers of the Circadian Clock, Aging, and Autophagy in Humans
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Increased LDL cholesterol by 9mg/dl during eTRF
Most people associate fasting with lower cholesterol, but this study showed a temporary increase in 'bad' cholesterol during early eating window - though 'good' HDL also increased.
Practical Takeaways
Try eating all meals between 8am-2pm for 4 days to see if your blood sugar stabilizes (use a CGM if possible)
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Increased LDL cholesterol by 9mg/dl during eTRF
Most people associate fasting with lower cholesterol, but this study showed a temporary increase in 'bad' cholesterol during early eating window - though 'good' HDL also increased.
Practical Takeaways
Try eating all meals between 8am-2pm for 4 days to see if your blood sugar stabilizes (use a CGM if possible)
Publication
Journal
Nutrients
Year
2019
Authors
Humaira Jamshed, R. Beyl, D. D. Della Manna, E. Yang, E. Ravussin, C. Peterson