Nutrition Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
81(8), P. 939 - 950
Published: March 1, 2023
Abstract
Context
The
relationship
between
food
restriction
(FR)
and
liver
enzyme
levels,
such
as
alanine
transferase
(ALT),
aspartate
(AST),
γ-glutamyl
(GGT),
has
not
yet
been
confirmed.
Objective
A
meta-analysis
of
research
articles
was
conducted
to
investigate
the
association
FR
levels.
Data
sources
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library
databases
were
screened
for
published
up
April
30,
2022.
extraction
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
statement
methodology
used
search
articles.
Publication
bias
detected
using
Begg’s
test.
Finally,
17
trials
involving
1982
participants
that
reported
mean
value,
difference,
standard
deviation
identified.
analysis
described
weighted
difference
body
mass
index,
weight,
standardized
(SMD)
ALT,
AST,
GGT.
reduction
in
ALT
level
observed
after
a
intervention
(total
SMD,
–0.36,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
–0.68
–0.05).
GGT
levels
also
decreased
4
studies
–0.23;
95%CI,
–0.33
–0.14).
According
subgroup
analysis,
serum
AST
medium-term
(between
5
wk
6
mo)
group
(subtotal
–0.48;
–0.69
–0.28).
Conclusion
Existing
evidence
suggests
dietary
improves
adult
long-term
maintenance
healthy
particularly
real-world
applications,
necessitates
additional
consideration.
EClinicalMedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
70, P. 102519 - 102519
Published: March 11, 2024
Benefits
of
Intermittent
fasting
(IF)
on
health-related
outcomes
have
been
found
in
a
range
randomised
controlled
trials
(RCTs).
Our
umbrella
review
aimed
to
systematically
analyze
and
synthesize
the
available
causal
evidence
IF
its
impact
specific
while
evaluating
quality.
Nutrition Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Abstract
Introduction
and
aim
Exercise
training
(Ex)
intermittent
fasting
(IF)
are
effective
for
improving
body
composition
cardiometabolic
health
overweight
obese
adults,
but
whether
combining
Ex
IF
induces
additive
or
synergistic
effects
is
less
well
established.
We
therefore,
performed
a
systematic
review
meta-analysis
to
compare
the
combined
versus
independent
of
on
in
adults.
Method
An
electronic
search
was
conducted
three
main
online
databases
including
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus,
from
inception
March
9,
2023
studies
involving
plus
trials
standalone
and/or
interventions
Interventions
had
duration
≥
2
weeks.
Standardized
(SMD)
weighted
mean
differences
(WMD)
95%
confidence
intervals
were
calculated
order
weight,
mass
index
(BMI),
fat
lean
(LBM),
visceral
fat,
waist
circumference.
For
health,
outcomes
included
glucose,
insulin,
total
cholesterol
(TC),
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL),
triglycerides
(TG),
high-density
(HDL),
systolic
(SBP)
diastolic
(DBP)
blood
pressure,
VO
max/peak.
Results
decreased
weight
[WMD:
-3.03
kg
(95%
CI:
-3.44
-2.61),
p
=
0.001],
BMI
-1.12
kg.m
-1.28
-0.95),
[SMD:
-0.72
-1.23
-0.21),
0.005],
-0.34
-0.63
-0.05),
0.01],
circumference
-2.63
cm
-4.16
-1.11),
0.001]
more
than
alone.
However,
changes
markers
not
significantly
different
when
compared
with
alone,
exception
max/peak
0.55
0.14
0.97),
0.009].
Conclusion
demonstrate
that
combination
produces
superior
composition,
could
therefore
be
loss
has
no
other
markers.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 3830 - 3841
Published: July 2, 2024
Abstract
Aim
To
perform
a
meta‐analysis
to
investigate
the
effects
of
intermittent
fasting
(IF),
as
compared
with
either
control
diet
(CON)
and/or
calorie
restriction
(CR),
on
body
composition
and
cardiometabolic
health
in
individuals
prediabetes
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).
Methods
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus
were
searched
from
their
inception
March
2024
identify
original
randomized
trials
parallel
or
crossover
designs
that
studied
IF
health.
Weighted
mean
differences
(WMDs)
standardized
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
calculated
using
random‐effects
models.
Results
Overall,
14
studies
involving
1101
adults
T2D
included
meta‐analysis.
decreased
weight
(WMD
−4.56
kg
[95%
CI
−6.23
−2.83];
p
=
0.001),
mass
index
(BMI;
WMD
−1.99
kg.m
−2.74
−1.23];
glycated
haemoglobin
(HbA1c;
−0.81%
−1.24
−0.38];
glucose
−0.36
mmol/L
−0.63
−0.09];
0.008),
total
cholesterol
−0.31
−0.60
−0.02];
0.03)
triglycerides
−0.14
−0.27
−0.01];
0.02),
but
did
not
significantly
decrease
fat
mass,
insulin,
low‐densitiy
lipoprotein,
high‐density
blood
pressure
CON.
Furthermore,
−1.14
−1.69
−0.60];
0.001)
BMI
−0.43
−0.58
−0.27];
affect
lean
visceral
fat,
HbA1c,
lipid
profiles
pressure.
Conclusion
Intermittent
is
effective
for
loss
specific
markers
T2D.
Additionally,
associated
reduction
CR,
without
glycaemic
markers,
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(22), P. 4778 - 4778
Published: Nov. 11, 2022
Time-restricted
feeding
(TRF)
and
Ramadan
fasting
(RF)
have
been
recently
associated
with
several
health
outcomes.
However,
it
is
not
yet
clear
if
they
are
superior
to
existing
treatments
in
terms
of
glucose
metabolism,
insulin
action,
weight
loss.
This
review
aims
summarize
the
current
data
on
effects
these
regimes
body
weight,
composition,
glycemia.
An
electronic
search
was
conducted
PUBMED
SCOPUS
databases
up
August
2022.
Twenty-four
records
met
inclusion
criteria
underwent
a
risk-of-bias
assessment.
The
main
outcomes
were:
(a)
TRF
may
result
moderate
loss
individuals
overweight/obesity;
when
combined
caloric
restriction,
>5%
initial
(b)
14
h
be
as
effective
16
loss,
(c)
lead
improved
sensitivity
glycemic
responses/variability
throughout
day
overweight/obesity.
Concerning
RF,
only
two
studies
were
available
thus,
conclusions
drawn.
an
nutritional
approach
for
amelioration
control
more
long-term,
well-designed
needed.
Intermittent
fasting
(IF)
is
a
commonly
used
dietary
practice
that
alternates
between
periods
of
unrestricted
consumption
and
abstinence
from
caloric
intake.
IF
reduces
intake
along
with
metabolic
switch
utilization
glucose
to
fatty
acids
ketones
resulting
in
reduction
adiposity
subsequently
insulin
resistance.
Thus,
it
has
been
hypothesized
regimens
can
improve
body
composition
obese
overweight
individuals.
To
assess
the
effect
on
lipid
biokinetics
patients
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).
Thirty
or
T2D
were
recruited
outpatient
clinics
at
Specialized
Medical
Hospital,
Mansoura
University.
Patients
subjected
time
restricted
for
16
h
(from
dawn
sunset)
during
Ramadan.
Anthropometric
data
measured
participants
before
3
weeks
after
Ramadan
fasting.
Fasting
plasma
(FPG),
HbA1c,
profile,
leptin,
beta
hydroxybutyrate
(βHB)
high
sensitive
CRP
levels
1
week
30
diabetic
mean
age
54.3
±
7.2
years.
24
(80%)
females.
Obesity
was
diagnosed
27
cases
(90%).
The
median
duration
10
study
showed
statistically
significant
decrease
post-fasting
weight
(BW),
Body
mass
index
(BMI),
waist
circumference
(WC)
&
hip
(HC).
There
low
density
lipoprotein
(LDL-C),
Total
cholesterol
(TC),
leptin.
also
increase
(HDL-C)
βHB.
No
change
found
FPG,
triglycerides
(TG)
CRP.
Post-fasting
leptin
positively
correlated
BW,
BMI,
WC,
HC.
βHB
TG,
LDL-C.
Leptin
(pre
vs
post
fasting)
LDL-C
levels.
reduced
increased
β-hydroxybutyrate
an
effective
tool
losing
visceral
fat
improving
profile
T2D.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
63(32), P. 11169 - 11184
Published: June 17, 2022
Accumulating
evidence
supports
the
benefits
of
intermittent
fasting
(IF)
as
a
dietary
strategy
for
cardiometabolic
health
and
weight
control.
However,
little
is
known
about
potential
implications
IF
on
mental
disorders.
The
aim
this
review
was
to
synthesize
regarding
effects
disorders
(depression,
anxiety,
mood
state)
in
general
population.
We
conducted
systematic
search
five
databases
from
inception
January
2022.
Randomized
nonrandomized
clinical
trials
(RCTs/nonRCTs)
were
included.
A
random
method
used
pool
standardized
mean
differences
(SMDs)
95%
CIs.
total
14
studies
involving
562
individuals
included,
which
8
RCTs
6
nonRCTs.
showed
moderate
positive
effect
depression
scores
when
compared
control
groups
(SMD:
0.41;
95%CI:
0.05
0.76;
I2=45%;
n
=
4).
Conversely,
within-group
analyses
did
not
show
any
significant
anxiety
0.10;
-0.09
0.30;
I2=0%;
5)
or
state
0.14;
0.37;
I2=59%;
7).
modalities
negatively
impact
In
fact,
influence
diminishing
scores,
modify
mood.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(Suppl), P. S244 - S260
Published: Dec. 15, 2022
Nutrition
and
dietary
interventions
are
a
central
component
in
the
pathophysiology,
but
also
cornerstone
management
of
patients
with
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
Summarizing
our
rapidly
advancing
understanding
how
diet
influences
metabolism
focusing
on
specific
effects
liver,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
concepts
to
counteract
increasing
burden
NAFLD.
Specifically,
emphasize
importance
calorie
restriction
independently
macronutrient
composition
together
adherence
Mediterranean
low
added
fructose
processed
meat
that
seems
exert
favorable
beyond
restriction.
Also,
discuss
intermittent
fasting
as
type
specifically
tailored
decrease
fat
content
increase
ketogenesis,
awaiting
future
study
results
Finally,
personalized
recommendations
could
be
powerful
tools
effectiveness
NAFLD
considering
genetic
background
microbiome,
among
others.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(16), P. 3661 - 3661
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
has
become
a
significant
public
health
concern
globally.
Weight
managementis
crucial
in
controlling
MetS
risk
factors,
making
energy
balance
and
weight
loss
strategies
important
nutrition
recommendations.
Intermittent
fasting
(IF)
gained
traction
as
dietary
approach
for
management
cardiovascular
reduction.
However,
the
effects
of
IF
on
factors
have
been
inconsistent
previous
studies.
This
review
aims
to
summarize
various
types
body
mass
index
(BMI),
glycemia,
lipid
profile,
blood
pressure,
while
providing
insights
into
their
clinical
implications.
A
comprehensive
search
interventional
studies
meta-analyses
was
conducted,
results
were
analyzed.
The
findings
indicate
that
different
lead
mixed
effects.
Time-restricted
eating
(TRE)
alternate-day
(ADF)
consistently
showed
decreases
BMI,
outcomes
intermittent
restriction
(IER)
more
uncertain.
glycemia
profile
also
variable,
with
TRE
ADF
generally
showing
positive
results.
impact
IER
remained
inconsistent.
More
research
is
needed
understand
long-term
optimal
implementation
managing
metabolic
factors.