Study links late-night meals to up to 30% higher liver disease risk

A longitudinal study involving nearly 200,000 participants over a 16-year period has identified a potential correlation between late-night eating habits and an increased risk of liver disease. Researchers found that individuals who consume meals late in the evening show a higher incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

The findings highlight a significant association between meal timing and long-term metabolic health. By tracking a large cohort over more than a decade, the study provides evidence suggesting that the timing of food intake may be a contributing factor to the development of specific liver conditions.