In a pilot study involving 14 healthy individuals, researchers observed that fasting from sunrise to sunset for 30 days led to a significant increase in TPM3 gene expression, which is vital for increasing insulin sensitivity and managing blood glucose levels. Based on the findings, lead author Dr. Ayse Leyla Mindikoglu writes, “[We] believe that dawn-to-sunset fasting may provide a cost-effective intervention for those struggling with obesity-related conditions.”

Digestive Disease Week, May 2019