Aliquot #98: Fasting or Time-Restricted Eating? The Muscle Preservation Divide (TRE Series Part 1)
Aliquot #98: Fasting or Time-Restricted Eating? The Muscle Preservation Divide (TRE Series Part 1)
Time-restricted eating involves consuming meals within a specific daily time window but is distinct from true fasting, which involves extended food abstinence. This distinction is vital for muscle preservation, which relies on dietary protein and resistance exercise. Unfortunately, fasting can lead to muscle loss due to reduced protein intake. However, combining fasting with resistance training can stimulate muscle growth.
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Time-restricted eating involves consuming meals within a specific daily time window but is distinct from true fasting, which involves extended food abstinence. This distinction is vital for muscle preservation, which relies on dietary protein and resistance exercise. Unfortunately, fasting can lead to muscle loss due to reduced protein intake. However, combining fasting with resistance training can stimulate muscle growth.
In this Aliquot, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses time-restricted eating, fasting, and muscle preservation, highlighting key differences and offering recommendations for specific groups.
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What is time-restricted?
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The body's repair mode (and other popular ideas)
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Benefits vs. risks of prolonged fasting
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Differentiating time-restricted eating vs. intermittent fasting
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Pros and cons of skipping meals
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The 16:8 pattern and liver glycogen — are there benefits?
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When does autophagy begin during fasting?
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Does coffee and supplements 'break the fast?'
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Preserving muscle during time-restricted eating or fasting
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Why similar trials (on fasting) get different results
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Is time-restricted eating uniquely detrimental to women?
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Reducing abdominal fat — does fasting have its place?
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