Night Eating Syndrome: Report of a family case

SEVİNÇER G. M., Allison K. C.

Eating Behaviors, vol.22, pp.83-86, 2016 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.03.022
  • Journal Name: Eating Behaviors
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.83-86
  • Keywords: Familial, Genetic, Night Eating Syndrome
  • Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd.Night eating syndrome (NES) represents a circadian delay in the pattern of eating. As there are genetic links for other eating- and circadian-based disorders, it is likely that there is a genetic basis for NES as well. We present a family case study of three identified patients and their extensive family history of NES and co-morbid mood disorders. This case report suggested that NES may have a heritable feature, particularly nocturnal ingestions. Of the seven identified cases, four had co-morbid mood disorders, and all descended from a couple with bipolar disorder and delusional disorder. More work is needed to understand the extent of genetic influence on NES, and the relationship between NES and other psychiatric disorders.