Late-night eating linked to higher rates of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis
A new study suggests that eating late at night is linked to an increased risk of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Researchers believe this is due to the liver's sensitivity to the body's circadian rhythms.
Why it matters
This research highlights the potential health benefits of adjusting meal timing to align with biological clocks, offering a non-dietary approach to disease prevention.
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Add to Preferred Sources A new analysis of three large, survey-based datasets suggests that late-night eating raises the risk of liver disease. Credit: OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks New research led by Oregon Health & Science University suggests you should think twice about indulging in a late-night snack if you'd like to preserve liver health.
The study, published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , documents a correlation between late-night eating—defined as eating after dinner or after bedtime—and a heightened risk of two types of liver disease: metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cirrhosis.
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