Dhaka, March 31 -- Many people experience a puzzling phenomenon: going to bed very hungry but waking up the next morning with little or no appetite. A recent Quora post asked why this happens, prompting experts to explain the science behind it.

Dr Mohnish Kataria, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology at Paras Health Panchkula, says this is a common occurrence. "During sleep, the body adjusts energy use and hormone levels. Appetite-regulating hormones like ghrelin (hunger hormone) and leptin (satiety hormone) fluctuate overnight, which in some people can suppress morning hunger," he told media.

Additionally, the body's energy requirements drop significantly during sleep. Since the body isn't actively burning calories, there's no urgent ...