Scientists Say to Stop Eating After This Time to Boost Heart Health
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Key Points:
- New research published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology found that stopping eating at least three hours before bed can improve heart health by lowering nighttime blood pressure and heart rate in people with overweight or obesity.
- Participants who extended their overnight fast to 13-16 hours showed better blood sugar management and insulin sensitivity without reducing calorie intake, suggesting time-restricted eating aligned with circadian rhythms benefits cardiometabolic function.
- Experts explain that eating close to bedtime can disrupt sleep due to increased digestion activity, elevated blood sugar, and acid reflux risk, while aligning eating patterns with the sleep hormone melatonin supports cardiovascular health.
- Lack of sleep is linked to poor blood sugar control and increased risk of chronic conditions such as high blood
