Study design addressed safety concerns about weight loss in Huntington's patients
3Sep 19 · 4d ago · 1 article · 1 post · 2 sources · development 3 of 4
Researchers had initially been uncertain whether intermittent fasting would be safe because unintended weight loss is already a concern for many Huntington's patients. The 20-study participants were encouraged to maintain normal calorie intake, and researchers closely monitored weight throughout; participants maintained both body weight and lean muscle mass.
Newsweek
“Weight loss is a major challenge for many people with Huntington's disease, so asking them to eat within a limited time window seemed counterintuitive. What was exciting about this study is that participants were able to maintain their weight while showing signs that the intervention may be positively affecting the disease itself.”
Interesting! 8h intermittent fasting doesn't not work for Huntington's. More studies needed: sign me up! https:// news.ohsu.edu/2026/09/17/inter mittent-fasting-shows-promise-in-slowing-huntingtons-disease-progression # huntingtonsdisease # science