Late-Night Eating Linked to 36% Higher Risk of Fatty Liver Disease in 200,000-Person Study
A large observational study involving nearly 200,000 participants found that eating late at night is associated with a 28% to 36% higher risk of developing cirrhosis and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers suggest that misaligning meal times with the body's circadian rhythms may impair liver metabolism, leading to fat accumulation. While the study cannot prove causation, experts recommend confining calorie intake to several hours before bedtime to potentially mitigate these risks.