A large, randomized controlled trial comparing three time-restricted eating (TRE) windows found that time-restricted eating at any time of day is a promising strategy for losing weight — but does not reduce visceral adipose tissue.
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Altonji, O.M., Peterson, C.M. Intermittent fasting is good for losing (some) weight. Nat Med 31, 384–385 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03468-8
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