people who sleep in and are active later in the day More likely to develop type 2 diabetes and heart disease than early risersA recent study revealed.
According to the report published on the Spring website, a person’s chronotype has an impact on many diseases such as metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Chronotype is related to the circadian rhythm and the body’s natural tendency to sleep or be alert during a 24-hour period. Early chronotypes are individuals who prefer to wake up early and be active in the morning, while late chronotypes are those who wake up late and are active later in the day.
Studies show that Our body’s metabolism and preferred energy source are affected by the sleep-wake cycle,
The relationship of fat with chronotypes
Our bodies use fat for fuel, but the efficiency of converting fat into energy is lower in late chronotypes, and fat accumulation puts late chronotypes at higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
people who are active during the last hours burn less fat even during exerciseWhile the early risersuse more fat for energy at rest or during physical activity,
For this study, the participants were divided into two groups based on their chronological age. Their body composition, body mass and insulin sensitivity were examined to determine carbohydrate and fat metabolism.
The participants followed a standardized diet and fasted overnight, while their activity patterns were tracked during the day for one week. They also did two 15-minute sessions of moderate- and high-intensity exercise.
The results showed that People who were ‘night owls’ burned less fat for energy during exercise and at rest than ‘early risers’, They were also insulin resistant, meaning their bodies don’t respond well to blood sugar.
Therefore, their bodies require more glucose and prefer carbohydrates than fats for energy, putting them at higher risk of developing diabetes and obesity,
