systematic review · participant total not stated
The relationship between evening eating and sleep: A systematic review
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2021
Open PubMed recordDOI 10.3390/ijerph18010597behaviour
A heavy meal right before bed improves sleep
Grade C · LimitedReview pending
What people say
“Going to bed very full makes sleep deeper.”
What the evidence says
Grade C · LimitedMeal timing and sleep research is still limited and confounded by dietary patterns. There is not strong evidence that a heavy pre-bed meal improves sleep quality for most people.
Research record
What this verdict is based on
Sources are linked for inspection. Study results are summarized for general information, not personal medical direction.