17/01/2023
Is eating at night bad for you?
Most individuals have probably done a few late-night raids on the refrigerator, including you. But is there any danger in developing a nightly snacking routine? Even specialists haven't come up with a definitive response to that query.
It's challenging to give a straightforward response, such as "It's good" or "It's bad," says Dr. Sarah Musleh, endocrinologist at Anzara Health. "The effects of nighttime eating can differ based on personal characteristics and on the type and amount of food being consumed," she says.
According to Musleh, some research links eating at night to significant health risks like:
• Hormone swings: Late-night diners may experience increased amounts of the "hunger hormone," ghrelin, and lower levels of the hormone leptin, which makes you feel full. This implies that eating at night can make you feel more hungry the next day.
• Metabolic syndrome: According to some study, eating late at night increases your risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms that includes heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. Additionally, eating late at night frequently entails consuming more high-fat or low-nutrient items, which may potentially increase your chance of developing metabolic syndrome.
• Higher blood sugar: Experts associate decreased glucose tolerance, often known as prediabetes, with eating at night. Research has also linked late-night eating to insulin resistance, which may raise your chance of developing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
• Poor sleep: There is some evidence connecting midnight eating to reduced sleep efficiency and more awakening during night.
