A six-month pilot study of 47 women ages 50 to 79 found a modest improvement in spatial planning and problem-solving with time-restricted eating. The participants had overweight or obesity, and the small trial cannot show that the approach prevents dementia.
Three things to remember
- The pilot trial followed 47 women for six months.
- Gains appeared in spatial planning and problem-solving, not every cognitive measure.
- The study did not establish that time-restricted eating prevents dementia.
Source
This signal is based on Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults from Medical Xpress Nutrition. Read the original report for full context.
Health note: This was a small pilot study, so results are preliminary and may not apply to everyone.