This one single habit at night was linked to a 20 to 30 per cent higher rate of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis in a US study of nearly 200,000 adults followed for decades by Oregon researchers.

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An intriguing study reveals that eating late at night can negatively impact liver health, contributing to greater risks of liver-related illnesses. Participants consuming late…

We do everything, from going to the gym and measuring our calories with every bite to avoiding junk food, and yet somehow we still end up dealing with bloating, fatigue and other health concerns. But have we ever stopped to think about whether our everyday habits, particularly when it comes to eating, could be affecting our liver health?While most of us spend most of our time reading the labels and measuring the nutritional value of our food, we do think about what we are eating, but how about when we eat? Could that also affect how our body reacts to those highly nutritious items?

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