Insulin Prevents Fat Loss and Promotes Muscle Loss During Intermittent Fasting in Obesity
Daniel M. Marko, Meghan O. Conn, Joseph F. Cavallari, Helena Neudorf, Alexandra P. Steele, Brittany M. Duggan, Breanne T McAlpin, Nicole G. Barra, Thomas James Hawke, Jonathan P. Little, Jonathan D. Schertzer
This study shows that high insulin levels in obesity reduce fat loss and increase muscle loss during intermittent fasting.
bioRxiv · Jun 21, 2025 · PreprintPhysiology