Exploring the Science: Why am I really hungry at midnight?
                                
                                
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                                Research has shown that the body's internal circadian clock can naturally increase feelings of hunger in the evening, peaking around 8 PM. This might explain why you're not ravenous in the morning after a long fast but are asking, "why am I really hungry at midnight?".