[neverdem]

So maybe the notion that a calorie is a calorie regardless of physiology and biochemistry was being a bit simplistic? Nothing to see here. Move along. /s

Why bodies store fat when we eat at night

Specifically, insulin is required to move glucose into liver, muscle and fat cells. It also blocks the process of burning fat for energy.

[JRandomFreeper]

I eat when I'm hungry. I don't eat when I'm not. Since I'm mostly at home now, I wind up with 5 or 6 small meals a day, and rarely sit down to eat a standard meal at a standard time. I rarely eat after 7pm. In a family that has a history of diabetes, I'm clear so far.

/johnny

[RobertClark]

So maybe the notion that a calorie is a calorie regardless of physiology and biochemistry was being a bit simplistic?

You took the words right out of Gary Taubes' mouth. I tend to agree with most of his hypothesis regarding insulin and stumbled onto my way of managing insulin by chance (and luck). Insulin at the lowest levels possible is best - for me anyway. I haven't eaten many carbs for years and have a perfect blood panel to show for it.

[Pining_4_TX]

I don’t know. Not only is my internal clock broken, but my kids say my elevator doesn’t go all the way to the top floor either. ;-)

[bert]

—— insulin ....also has a daily cycle.——

Does an insulin release at 3:00 am cause me to wake

[petro45acp]

Nice bit of research into the condition, and potential user level treatment (work your rhythm to best advantage). Nice, potentially fewer drugs.

Where’s the cure?