19/02/2026
Eating after 8PM affects digestion more than most people realize.
At night:
• Melatonin rises
• Insulin sensitivity drops
• Gut motility slows
• Your “cleaning wave” (migrating motor complex) gets interrupted
That means the same meal you tolerate at 1PM
may cause more metabolic stress at 9PM.
Same calories. Different outcome.
If you struggle with bloating, reflux, or poor sleep — timing may be the issue.
Part 2 explains the ideal eating window.