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Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Rates of Fatty Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
Researchers found late-night eating was linked to a 20% to 30% higher risk of liver disease in a study of about 200,000 people.
- New research on around 200,000 people across three studies links late-night eating to a significantly increased risk of liver disease, with a 20% to 30% rise in cases among those who reported eating after dinner.
- Hepatologist Robert Wilechansky from OHSU said the liver is "very much in tune with the body's circadian rhythms," noting that eating when the internal clock promotes sleep reduces the body's ability to metabolize food efficiently.
- Researchers analyzed three preexisting datasets, including the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. "A few studies have hinted at this idea," Wilechansky said.
- Confining calorie intake to several hours before bedtime might be beneficial, according to Wilechansky. "Only a small fraction develop serious forms of the condition," he said.
- An OHSU team is recruiting participants for a study to monitor eating behaviors directly, aiming to determine whether eating earlier improves clinical measures of underlying fatty liver disease.
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The Independent (US)Late-night snack significantly increases disease risk, study warns
Study believes that confining your calorie intake to several hours before bedtime might help your health
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New study links late night eating with serious liver issues
People have long been warned that eating late at night leads to weight gain, but now scientists believe it may directly impact the liver. New research on around 200,000 people across three studies found late-night eating was linked to a significantly increased risk of liver disease. Published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the […]
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