The doctor warned about the serious danger of nighttime food consumption

Nighttime eating can increase blood sugar levels and lead to vascular catastrophes and internal bleeding.

Doctor of Medical Sciences Mariyat Mukhina, a dietitian, told "Moscow 24" about this.

According to her, sharp fluctuations in blood sugar negatively affect the insulin system and pancreas, which can further lead to pancreatitis, diabetes, and other diseases.

"At night, the gastrointestinal tract rests and does not produce the necessary amount of enzymes for digestion. Therefore, food literally begins to rot. It is especially dangerous to consume fatty and protein foods during this time. This increases the level of fats in the blood and contributes to the development of atherosclerosis, which can end in a heart attack or stroke," noted Mukhina.

She added that at night the stomach should be empty, otherwise it can shift into the chest cavity and cause a hiatal hernia. This condition can lead to internal bleeding.