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Going to bed late is one of several bad habits that put you at greater risk for fatty liver disease.
The habit is common among people who suffer from a form of fatty liver disease, which is usually caused by metabolic problems such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. Its symptoms include a dull, aching pain in the upper abdomen and weakness.
Researchers studied the sleep patterns of 5011 people, more than 1000 of whom suffered from metabolic fatty liver disease. They found that people with a poor night's sleep were more likely to get this disease. In particular, people who went to bed late were about 37% more likely to get sick.
During the study, participants recorded how good their sleep was. Good sleep is sleep that meets six healthy habits: early bedtime, seven to eight hours of sleep at night, no insomnia, no snoring, and limited or no daytime sleep.
Late bedtime, snoring, and daytime sleep longer than 30 minutes are significantly associated with an increased risk of NAFLD.
People with a poor night's sleep and long daytime naps have the highest risk of developing fatty liver disease.
Lack of sleep can cause hormone imbalances. When this happens, it can lead to overeating and weight gain. In particular, leptin and ghrelin regulate appetite. These hormones make you feel hungry when you don't get enough sleep.
