Effects of time-restricted eating on body composition and metabolic parameters in overweight and obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Time-restricted eating (TRE), a subtype of intermittent fasting, is increasingly explored as a dietary strategy for weight and metabolic management. However, its effects in overweight and obese women remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of TRE on body composition and metabolic parameters in this population.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines and PROSPERO registration (CRD42024595472), randomized controlled trials were retrieved from eight English and Chinese databases up to August 2024. Eligible studies included adult women (≥85% female, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²) receiving TRE interventions with or without caloric restriction. Quality was assessed using RoB 2.0 and the PEDro scale. Meta-analyses were conducted usi

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12479299 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature