The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Background & Objective. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age with many associated metabolic symptoms, in particular hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and a high lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The effects of...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: R. Floyd, R. Gryson, D. Mockler, J. Gibney, S. N. Duggan, L. A. Behan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2830545
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1832555220817674240
author R. Floyd
R. Gryson
D. Mockler
J. Gibney
S. N. Duggan
L. A. Behan
author_facet R. Floyd
R. Gryson
D. Mockler
J. Gibney
S. N. Duggan
L. A. Behan
author_sort R. Floyd
collection DOAJ
description Background & Objective. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age with many associated metabolic symptoms, in particular hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and a high lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The effects of time-restricted eating on metabolic profiles have been investigated in many endocrinopathies, but there is minimal data for PCOS. Here we explore the potential role of time-restricted eating in the nonpharmacological management of PCOS. Designs & Methods. Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched for controlled trials of effects of time-restricted eating regimens on insulin levels in patients with PCOS. A further narrative discussion on the time-restricted eating in PCOS was conducted. Results. 2662 papers were identified with 37 selected for full-text review and one paper meeting criteria for inclusion. Ramadan fasting was the only time-restricted eating regimen trialled in this population with no strong evidence of a significant effect on insulin levels. Conclusion. As the systematic review retrieved only one study investigating time-restricted eating to reduce insulin in patients with PCOS, there is no evidence to suggest that this intervention is effective. From the narrative review, based on studies in other patient groups, time-restricted eating could improve insulin resistance in those with PCOS; however, well-designed studies are required before this intervention can be recommended.
format Article
id doaj-art-2a327eaac87644e5a2ba9939e5c73ee0
institution Kabale University
issn 1687-8345
language English
publishDate 2022-01-01
publisher Wiley
record_format Article
series International Journal of Endocrinology
spelling doaj-art-2a327eaac87644e5a2ba9939e5c73ee02025-02-03T05:49:19ZengWileyInternational Journal of Endocrinology1687-83452022-01-01202210.1155/2022/2830545The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic ReviewR. Floyd0R. Gryson1D. Mockler2J. Gibney3S. N. Duggan4L. A. Behan5Department of EndocrinologyDepartment of Obstetrics & GynaecologyJohn Stearne Medical LibraryDepartment of EndocrinologyDepartment of SurgeryDepartment of EndocrinologyBackground & Objective. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age with many associated metabolic symptoms, in particular hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and a high lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The effects of time-restricted eating on metabolic profiles have been investigated in many endocrinopathies, but there is minimal data for PCOS. Here we explore the potential role of time-restricted eating in the nonpharmacological management of PCOS. Designs & Methods. Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched for controlled trials of effects of time-restricted eating regimens on insulin levels in patients with PCOS. A further narrative discussion on the time-restricted eating in PCOS was conducted. Results. 2662 papers were identified with 37 selected for full-text review and one paper meeting criteria for inclusion. Ramadan fasting was the only time-restricted eating regimen trialled in this population with no strong evidence of a significant effect on insulin levels. Conclusion. As the systematic review retrieved only one study investigating time-restricted eating to reduce insulin in patients with PCOS, there is no evidence to suggest that this intervention is effective. From the narrative review, based on studies in other patient groups, time-restricted eating could improve insulin resistance in those with PCOS; however, well-designed studies are required before this intervention can be recommended.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2830545
spellingShingle R. Floyd
R. Gryson
D. Mockler
J. Gibney
S. N. Duggan
L. A. Behan
The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review
International Journal of Endocrinology
title The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review
title_full The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review
title_short The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Insulin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review
title_sort effect of time restricted eating on insulin levels and insulin sensitivity in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome a systematic review
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2830545
work_keys_str_mv AT rfloyd theeffectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT rgryson theeffectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT dmockler theeffectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT jgibney theeffectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT snduggan theeffectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT labehan theeffectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT rfloyd effectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT rgryson effectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT dmockler effectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT jgibney effectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT snduggan effectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview
AT labehan effectoftimerestrictedeatingoninsulinlevelsandinsulinsensitivityinpatientswithpolycysticovariansyndromeasystematicreview