The Effect of Early Time-Restricted Eating on Cardiometabolic Health and Circadian Rhythms in Hypertensive Older Adults With Habitual Prolonged Eating Window
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out how early time-restricted eating affects body rhythms and improves cardiometabolic health in older adults.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 60+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Consent to participate in the study * Men and women ≥ 60 years old * Average office systolic BP ≥130 mmHg * Self-reported ≥12 hours eating period per day of at least 5 days/week * Stable health history over the past 2 months Exclusion Criteria: * Fasting \>12 hours per day * Actively trying to lose weight by participating in formal weight loss program or significantly restricting calorie intake * Have lost ≥ 10 pounds in last 3 months * Unable to wake up at a regular time between 6-8 am * Perform overnight shift work more than 1day/week on average * Resting heart rate…
Interventions
- BehavioralEarly time-restricted eating
The participants will be asked to fast for a target of 16 hours per day (eat ad libitum within the 8-hour eating window, starting between 6:30-8:30 am), 6 days/week for 12 weeks. Participants will be allowed to consume calorie-free beverages, sugar-free gum, and will be encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the entire intervention period.
Location
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama