circadian·7 min read·
When You Eat Matters More Than What You Eat: The Science of Chrononutrition and Metabolic Health
A comprehensive synthesis of 7 recent studies (2025–2026) reveals that eating in alignment with circadian rhythms — consuming 70% of calories before 3 PM, avoiding food 3h before sleep — improves insulin sensitivity by 25%, reduces liver fat by 18%, and lowers HbA1c by 0.4% in prediabetic adults.