Night owls vs larks: Does chronotype influence metabolic risk?

A study of 287 European and Pacific New Zealand women examined links between chronotype, meal timing, diet, body composition, and metabolic biomarkers. Evening-type participants tended to eat more later in the day and showed higher body fat measures and less favorable markers such as triglycerides, insulin, and HbA1c, though the study was observational and limited in generalizability. Experts cited in the article said the findings may support considering meal timing and chronotype in personalized nutrition advice.

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