New a href="https://newsroom.heart.org/news/8-hour-time-restricted-eating-linked-to-a-91-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-death" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">research presented at a scientific conference has found that time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, may not be as beneficial for heart health as previously thought. The study, which analyzed data from over 20,000 adults in the United States, discovered that people who restricted their eating to less than 8 hours per day were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to those who ate for 12-16 hours per day. The researchers also found that individuals with cancer or heart disease had an increased risk of cardiovascular death. However, the study did not find any overall decrease in the chance of dying for any reason when eating within a time constraint.

The findings suggest that a shorter eating duration does not necessarily lead to a longer lifespan. The study's senior author emphasized the need for personalized dietary recommendations based on an individual's health status and scientific evidence. The research has raised questions about the long-term health effects of time-restricted eating and the need for further investigation into its potential risks and benefits. The research is considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.