The Effects of Time Restricted Feeding on Overweight, Older Adults: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: A growing body of evidence indicates that time restricted feeding (TRF), a popular form of intermittent fasting, can activate similar biological pathways as caloric restriction, the only intervention consistently found to extend healthy lifespan in a variety of species. Thus, TRF may have the potential to also improve function in older adults. Given the challenges many individuals have in following calorie restriction regimens over long-time periods, evaluation of alternative approaches that may produce weight loss and improve function in overweight, older adults is important. Ten overweight, sedentary older adults (≥65 years) at risk for, or with mobility impairments, defined by slow gait speed (<1.0 m/s) participated in this trial. All participants received the intervention and were inst

SUBMITTER: Anton SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6682944 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature