Study links late-night meals to up to 30% higher liver disease risk
A large-scale study involving nearly 200,000 participants suggests that eating late at night is linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Researchers found significant relative increases in the likelihood of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cirrhosis.
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This research provides actionable health insights regarding the timing of food consumption and its long-term impact on metabolic health.
A late-night snack may do more than add extra calories to your day. Researchers analysing data from nearly 200,000 people found that eating after dinner or around bedtime was associated with a higher risk of developing liver disease, including fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. The findings, reported by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, add to growing evidence that when people eat may matter alongside what and how much they consume.The study examined data from 199,155 participants enrolled in three large US health research programmes: the Nurses’ Health Study, the Nurses’ Health Study II and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.
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