MC Health Desk | December 21, 2024
Study, published in Nutrition & Diabetes, shows that consuming more calories after 5 PM is linked to worse glucose tolerance
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The negative effect of late eating on glucose tolerance occurs independently of higher body weight, fat mass, or the presence of diabetes
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The research emphasises that eating late can lead to poorer glucose regulation, even in those without obesity
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The study adds to earlier research indicating that late-night eating worsens BMI and metabolism, worsening glucose tolerance
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Late eating worsens glucose tolerance, regardless of diet composition, emphasising that meal timing is a key factor
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The study focuses on adults with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, finding that late eating worsens glucose tolerance
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The study shows that late eating, not just higher caloric consumption, contributes to poorer glucose tolerance.
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Late eating affects glucose tolerance, even when body fat is considered. Meal timing, not just fat, impacts how the body processes sugar
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Late eating disrupts metabolism, which can lead to long-term metabolic issues, including insulin resistance
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Therefore, adjusting meal timing, avoiding large meals late in the day, may improve glucose regulation and metabolic health
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