Time-Restricted Eating Matches Calorie Restriction in Reducing Liver Fat in MASLD, Study Finds
Korea: A recent clinical trial published in the Journal of Hepatology has highlighted the potential of time-restricted eating (TRE) as a practical dietary intervention for individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition formerly referred to as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
The study was led by Dr. Joo Hyun Oh from the Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji University College of Medicine, Seoul. They aimed to assess whether TRE could deliver similar benefits to calorie restriction (CR) in reducing liver fat and improving metabolic health.
TRE is a dietary pattern where food intake is limited to a specific time window each day, typically without calorie counting. Although it has gained popularity for its metabolic benefits, its role in managing MASLD remains unclear. This 16-week randomized controlled trial provided clinical evidence for its efficacy and safety.
The study enrolled 337 overweight or obese adults diagnosed with MASLD. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard of care (SOC), calorie restriction (CR), or time-restricted eating (TRE), in equal proportions. Ultimately, 333 participants were included in the final analysis: 113 in the SOC group and 110 each in the CR and TRE groups.
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