Dr. Sanjeev Gera of Fortis Hospital cited a study of 103,389 adults showing that eating dinner after 9 pm is associated with a higher risk of cerebrovascular disease.
The observational study, which followed participants for a median of 7.2 years, recorded 2,036 new cardiovascular events including strokes and coronary heart disease.
Late-night eating may disrupt the body's 24-hour circadian rhythm, negatively impacting blood sugar management, insulin sensitivity, and cortisol levels according to the cardiologist.