Rhonda Patrick· PhD
High melatonin levels in the evening can inhibit insulin release and its subsequent action. High glucose levels then disrupt the release of melatonin.
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High melatonin levels in the evening can inhibit insulin release and its subsequent action. High glucose levels then disrupt the release of melatonin.
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So in that way, having an evening meal, maybe with candle light dinner, is not a good idea because you have less light, so you have more melatonin, and that can inhibit...