Time-Restricted Eating Shows Promise in Patients With Crohn’s Disease in Remission

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/inflammatoryboweldisease/119807...

Published: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:38:59 -0500

Time-restricted feeding (TRF), which is a form of intermittent fasting, has shown promising results in Crohn's disease patients in clinical remission. During a 12-week study, this diet led to a significant reduction in clinical disease activity and systemic inflammation. The study focused on adult patients with Crohn's disease who were in remission and were overweight. Time-restricted eating represents a potential additional approach to managing the disease in the symptom-free period. The results suggest that this form of dietary intervention may have a positive effect on the control of inflammatory markers. This is a new option that could complement the traditional treatment of Crohn's disease.