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Late Night Drinking Is Ruining Your Liver: Hidden Dangers You Shouldn’t Ignore
Eating late at night disrupts the liver’s natural rhythm, leading to inflammation, scarring and risks like diabetes and fatty liver. Eating timely and carefully can prevent serious damage.
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late night drinkingDriven by the convenience of food delivery apps, this is becoming a popular trend but it also comes with significant risks liver healthDr. Shubham Vatsya, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, has warned. This practice disrupts the naturalness of the body circadian rhythmAffects vital liver functions such as metabolism and detoxification.
Circadian Rhythm and Liver Function
According to Dr. Vatsya, the liver works in accordance with the biological clock of the body. During the day, it focuses on bile synthesis, glucose storage, and energy metabolism. At night, it shifts into repair and detoxification mode. However, eating late forces the liver to prioritize digestion rather than repair, throwing the body out of balance.
“Drinking alcohol at odd times also triggers the production of free radicals through cellular oxidation, which leads to liver cell damage and increases the risk insulin resistance and fatty liver,” explains Dr. Vatsya.
Liver diseases related to late night eating
Dr. Vatsya lists the possible health complications of eating at odd hours:
- Diabetes (Type 2) and Insulin Resistance
dinner The liver’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels is hindered, leading to insulin resistance and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Late night drinking disrupts lipid metabolism, resulting in fat accumulation in the liver and triggering inflammatory responses.
- liver fibrosis
Eating continuously till late night can cause swelling and wounds (fibrosis) in the liver, which increases the signs of inflammation in the body.
Strategies to Protect Liver Health
Dr. Vatsya offers practical strategies to reduce the harmful effects of late night eating:
- Maintain a regular eating schedule, have your last meal before 8 pm.
- If you feel hungry at night, choose light, easy-to-digest snacks like fruits, nuts or yogurt.
- Practice time-restricted eating Or intermittent fasting with no eating for 12-14 hours per day.
- stay hydrated to help liver detoxification,
- Limit fatty and sugary foods, focus on whole grains and light meals.
Dr. Vatsya concludes, “Although eating late at night may seem convenient, it seriously disrupts the liver’s natural rhythms, leading to inflammation, scarring and long-term health risks.” These adverse effects can be prevented by adopting careful eating habits and maintaining a regular schedule.
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