17 Aug 2024 • A new study highlights the dangers of eating too fast, linking the habit to a higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

In a study of 1,965 participants, researchers found that those who ate quickly—finishing meals in under five minutes—were more likely to develop MASLD. Specifically, individuals who ate fast at least twice a week had an 81% higher risk of MASLD compared to those who rarely ate fast.

The study, reinforced by a meta-analysis of five additional studies, found that frequent fast eating independently increased MASLD risk by 22% overall, even after adjusting for factors like age, BMI, and lifestyle habits.

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