Eating jetlag may increase cardiovascular disease risk

A new study involving more than 100,000 adults suggests that irregular meal timings, a phenomenon referred to as ‘eating jetlag’, may pose a significant risk to cardiovascular health.

Research indicates that the degree of shift in eating patterns between workdays and days off is a critical factor. In men specifically, greater fluctuations in meal times were associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The study suggests that the health impact is driven less by whether meals are eaten earlier or later, and more by the intensity of the disruption to a consistent daily eating rhythm.