A review published in the journal Nutrients examined the relationship between chronotype and body composition, according to a report. Researchers found that evening chronotypes, or night owls, face an increased risk of muscle loss and metabolic disorders. The study analyzed sleep patterns, eating behaviors, physical activity levels and metabolic markers in morning and evening chronotypes. The findings suggest that a person’s natural preference for waking and sleeping – their chronotype – influences how efficiently the body builds and maintains muscle. Later bedtimes have been associated with a range of health problems, including metabolic dysfunction, according to earlier research cited in the review.…

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