A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease.  

The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese.  

Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat between two set times each day, while the rest kept their normal eating habits.  

After three months, those who fasted saw a 40 % drop in how often they had bowel movements.  

Their stomach pain was also cut by half.  

They lost about 5. 5 pounds, whereas the non‑fasting group gained roughly 3. 7 pounds.  

Scientists also found that fast‑time eating lowered blood markers of inflammation and increased the variety of bacteria living in the gut.  

These changes suggest that when you eat can matter for digestion and immunity, not just how much you eat.  

The researchers say that the results are promising but still preliminary.  

They recommend larger trials to confirm the benefits and check long‑term safety for people with Crohn’s disease.


# Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise for Crohn’s Disease Patients

A new study suggests that limiting eating to an **eight‑hour window each day** could ease life for people with Crohn’s disease.

- **Participants:** 35 adults, all overweight or obese.
- **Method:**  
  - *Intervention group* (20 participants): ate only between two set times each day.  
  - *Control group*: maintained usual eating habits.
- **Results after three months:**  
  - **Bowel movements**: 40 % reduction in the fasting group.  
  - **Stomach pain**: decreased by 50 %.  
  - **Weight change**: fasting group lost ~5.5 lb; control group gained ~3.7 lb.  
  - **Blood markers**: lower inflammation indicators.  
  - **Gut microbiome**: increased bacterial diversity.

These findings imply that *when* you eat can influence digestion and immunity, not just *how much*.

The researchers caution that the study is preliminary. They call for larger, long‑term trials to confirm benefits and ensure safety for Crohn’s patients.



Time‑Limited Eating Helps Lower Crohn’s Symptoms

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