Time-restricted feeding alleviates arthritis symptoms augmented by high-fat diet.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether time-restricted feeding (TRF) could mitigate the negative effects of a high-fat diet on the severity of K/BxN serum-transfer arthritis (STA) in mice.
Results Summary
The study found that a high-fat diet increased inflammation markers in mice with STA, including edema, pannus formation, and bone erosion. TRF significantly reduced these inflammatory markers, suggesting it may help manage RA symptoms exacerbated by a high-fat diet.
Population
Mice subjected to high-fat diet and K/BxN serum-transfer arthritis (STA).
Effective Dosage
Not specified (ad libitum access for HF group, 10-hour feeding window for HF-TRF group).
Duration
4 weeks of conditioning before STA induction.
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
high-fat diet | increase | RA | - | - | are associated with RA and exacerbate its symptoms | #1 |
time-restricted feeding (TRF) | decrease | leukocyte rhythm and autoimmune responses | - | - | benefits leukocyte rhythm and mitigates autoimmune responses | #2 |
high-fat diet | increase | inflammation | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | increased inflammation | #3 |
high-fat diet | increase | edema | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | expanded edema | #4 |
high-fat diet | increase | pannus formation | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | pannus formation | #5 |
high-fat diet | increase | bone erosion | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | bone erosion | #6 |
high-fat diet | increase | synovial neutrophil infiltration | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | elevated synovial neutrophil infiltration | #7 |
high-fat diet | increase | serum leptin levels | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | elevated serum leptin levels | #8 |
high-fat TRF | decrease | inflammatory markers | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | significantly reduced | #9 |
high-fat TRF | decrease | synovial IL-1β | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | significantly reduced | #10 |
high-fat TRF | decrease | monocyte/macrophage counts | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | significantly reduced | #11 |
TRF | decrease | STA severity | mice subjected to high-fat diet | - | can diminish the impact of a high-fat diet on STA severity | #12 |
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects approximately 1% of the global population. Its hallmark symptoms include severe pain and joint stiffness, which significantly diminish life quality. RA's development is influenced by multiple factors including unhealthy lifestyle habits. Calorie-rich diets, particularly those high in fat and resulting in obesity, are associated with RA and exacerbate its symptoms. Consequently, dietary modifications are recommended as a complementary treatment. However, adherence is often low due to the restrictive changes required in nutrient composition or caloric intake. Our previous findings indicate that time-restricted feeding (TRF) benefits leukocyte rhythm and mitigates autoimmune responses. In this study we explored the impact of TRF on the severity of K/BxN serum-transfer arthritis (STA) in mice subjected to high-fat diet. Three feeding schedules were implemented: a control (Ctrl) with constant access to standard chow, a high-fat diet group (HF) with ad libitum food access, and a high-fat TRF group (HF-TRF) with a 10-hour feeding window during the active phase. After four weeks of conditioning, STA was induced. Although macroscopic markers of inflammation did not differ between the Ctrl and HF groups, histological analysis revealed increased inflammation in HF mice, including expanded edema, pannus formation, bone erosion, elevated synovial neutrophil infiltration and serum leptin levels. Importantly, all these inflammatory markers were significantly reduced in the HF-TRF group, along with synovial IL-1β and monocyte/macrophage counts. Our results indicate that TRF can diminish the impact of a high-fat diet on STA severity, potentially serving as a preventive method and a sustainable therapeutic support for RA management.