How long before i go to sleep should i stop eating/how long does it take my food to digest.

Question: How long before i go to sleep should i stop eating/how long does it take my food to digest.
- Keywords:
  digestion,
  food,
  sleep
Asked by JackH on 27 Jan 2025.
- Giorgia P answered on 27 Jan 2025:
  
  It is often suggested to leave a minimum of 2 hours, ideally 3-4 before sleeping. Food digestion varies on the individual, and between men and women, and across age ranges. Also the content of the meal can affect digestion, such as higher fat meals taking longer, vs a banana. It can take 4-6 hours to digest a standard meal.
- Carly Bingham answered on 28 Jan 2025:
  
  Most people empty most of the food out of their stomach 2-4 hours after eating. One reason to wait after eating before laying down is reduce the risk of reflux (acid coming back up from the tummy into he foodpipe) – we are more prone to this when our stomach is full and when laying down so this can help reduce the problem by not doing both at the same time!

Question: How long before i go to sleep should i stop eating/how long does it take my food to digest.