Dr. Sergei Fishtumov, a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology, warned of the effect of late dinners on cardiovascular health.
According to him, eating dinner late, especially if it is heavy, rich in fat or salt, may cause a rise in blood pressure at night, when the body is at rest, which puts additional stress on the heart and blood vessels.
He says: "Metabolism naturally slows down at night, leading to poor digestion. This in turn can lead to higher blood glucose and lipid levels, which over time becomes a risk factor for heart disease."
In addition, regularly eating dinner late increases the risk of weight gain, which in turn increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
According to the doctor, the habit of eating late at night may also be linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and impaired fat metabolism.
