Definitions for "Night Eating Syndrome"
The Condition"...More than 70% of the nighttime eating to combat anxiety involved binging on carbohydrates..."
The Condition"...NES has been linked to hormone imbalances; high cortisol, low melatonin and leptin may make things worse..." Relationship to Stress"Nighttime eaters have elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol during almost all hours of the day, suggesting that they suffer from the effects of chronic stress in their daily lives..."
The Condition"...Another key may involve the availability of tryptophan, an important amino acid, in the body..."