How eating schedules and protein affect weight and muscle health

This research study is testing a strategy called time-restricted feeding — where you eat all your meals within a shorter window of time each day — to see if it helps people with overweight or obesity build muscle and improve how their body uses energy. The study will compare three groups: one following time-restricted eating alone, one adding a protein supplement, and one adding a ketogenic supplement. Researchers want to understand whether timing your meals and protein intake can help your body regulate appetite and prevent weight gain.

Despite many weight loss approaches, doctors still don't have clear long-term solutions for obesity. This study explores whether the timing of meals and protein intake — rather than just what you eat — might be a key way to help your body maintain muscle and control hunger naturally.