Prof James Betts

“The evidence is far from clear and perhaps may reflect that some people respond differently to others to different foods before bed.”

Prof James Betts · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Betts says the evidence on whether late-evening snacking disrupts sleep is unclear and may vary between individuals.

“While it tends to be suppressed by meals, that really only happens after the first meal of the day, not after lunch or dinner.”

Prof James Betts · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Prof James Betts explains that the hunger hormone ghrelin is generally higher later in the day and is only suppressed after the first meal.