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July 1, 2026Journal of NutritionOpen Access

Time-Restricted Eating during a Bulking Phase Is Associated with Reduced Fat Accumulation, while Muscle and Strength Gains Are Maintained: A 12-Wk Randomized Controlled Trial

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SGSimon GavandaLALea ArnetDLDane Löffel

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates time-restricted eating's effects on body composition and performance in resistance-trained individuals, suggesting beneficial impacts.

Key Points

  • This study aimed to examine the effects of time-restricted eating on nutrient intake, body composition, and strength during a bulking phase.
  • Randomized trial with 23 healthy resistance-trained individuals assigned to either a time-restricted eating (TRE) or control group.
  • Participants completed resistance training three times a week for 12 weeks and consumed a calorie surplus of 300 to 500 kcal above needs.
  • Body composition, 1-repetition maximum performance, and hormone levels were assessed periodically.
  • TRE group consumed significantly fewer calories (31.86 ± 7.52 kcal/kg BW) compared to the target (37.50 ± 4.87 kcal/kg BW), P = 0.001.
  • Both groups exhibited similar increases in fat-free mass (TRE: +1.34 kg; CON: +1.38 kg) and muscle mass (TRE: +1.07 kg; CON: +1.13 kg).
  • The CON group experienced greater increases in body weight (+3.90 kg vs. +2.19 kg; P = 0.018) and fat mass (+4.36 kg vs. +2.00 kg; P = 0.009).

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Gavanda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a71689ff44fa9f079df34bchttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101722
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