Summary:
In postmenopausal women aged 50–60, combined time-restricted eating (TRE) and Tai Chi exercise significantly improved lipid profiles (total cholesterol and LDL-C) and endothelial function (FMD) compared to TRE alone and conventional lifestyle without intervention, though it was associated with no reported adverse side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Postmenopausal women aged 50–60 years at elevated risk for metabolic and vascular disorders. |
| Intervention | Time-restricted eating (8-hour daily feeding window for 8 weeks) combined with three weekly 60-minute sessions of Yang-style 24-form Tai Chi. |
| Comparison | Time-restricted eating alone; or no intervention (conventional lifestyle control). |
| Outcome | The combination of TRE + Tai Chi significantly reduced total cholesterol (p = 0.001) and LDL-C (p = 0.003), with larger improvements than TRE alone or control. FMD improved significantly in both TRE + EX (p = 0.005) and TRE (p = 0.044), but only the combined group showed greater FMD vs. control (p = 0.003). No adverse side effects were reported. |
Source: Wang, Xiao Yan, et al. “The effects of time-restricted eating combined with Tai Chi on glycolipid metabolism and endothelial function in postmenopausal women.” Read article here.
