Avoiding food before bed
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In a protocol
Avoid eating within 2 hours of bedtime to facilitate growth hormone release during the first hours of sleep (but don't go to bed hungry).
“avoid food within the two hours prior to bedtime
HL▶ 44:20DosageNo food 2h before sleepCaveatsDon't be so hungry it disrupts sleepCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Avoid eating in the three hours before bedtime.
“try to not eat...for three hours before bed
TP▶ 1:14:00DosageNo food within 3 hours of bedtimeCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Stop eating about three hours before bed so blood flow is available for the brain's glymphatic wash cycle during deep sleep.
“stop eating about three hours before you go to bed
TD▶ 27:20DosageAt least 3 hours before bedtimeCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
In a protocol
Stop eating and drinking 2 hours before bed for better sleep quality, since digestion impairs deep sleep.
“I try not to eat or drink within two hours of going to bed
ZS▶ 41:50DosageStop intake 2 hours before bedtimeCertaintyexplicitpersonal use -
Avoid eating within the three hours before bedtime to improve sleep quality and metabolic health.
“not eating for the last three hours before you go to sleep
TR▶ 15:00DosageLast meal at least 3 hours before sleepCaveatsIf unaffected and sleeping well, eating later may be acceptableCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Avoid large food volume close to bedtime to prevent sleepiness disruption and digestive interference.
“if you eat a very large meal... you're going to be sleepy after eating a big meal
HL▶ 42:40DosageAvoid eating within ~3 hours of bedtime ideallyCertaintyexplicitmild caution