ZOE Science & Nutrition Recap: What the science says about intermittent fasting | Gin Stephens
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Feb 18, 2025 
Tim Spector, a renowned Professor of nutritional science, joins Gin Stephens to explore the science behind intermittent fasting. They dissect its rising popularity, comparing methods like time-restricted eating and alternate daily fasting. A fascinating study reveals a 10-hour eating window can boost energy and mood. The duo discusses how flexible fasting can fit diverse lifestyles and its evolving research, highlighting improvements in gut health and inflammation. It's a deep dive into whether this fasting trend is backed by solid evidence or just hype.
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Intermittent Fasting and TRE
- Intermittent fasting (IF) involves cycling between periods of eating and voluntary fasting.
- Time-restricted eating (TRE), a common form of IF, involves daily eating windows.
Big IF Study Results
- The Big IF study, the world's largest on intermittent fasting, had 37,000 participants try a 10-hour eating window.
- Participants lost weight, had increased energy and mood, reduced hunger, and fewer gut issues.
Experiment with IF
- Experiment with intermittent fasting to see if it suits you.
- About a third of people who aren't specifically interested in nutrition find it effective.