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However, only time-restricted eating specifically resulted in participants losing abdominal visceral fat.

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It’srestrictiveand can be tough to maintain, whereas a time-restricted diet is more flexible and easier to follow."

Walker also notes that the eight-hour time frame “is significant.”

If you want to see even more benefits, you could try a longer time framelike 10 hours.

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But ultimately, it’s up to you and what you’re comfortable with."