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Bile acid metabolism and circadian rhythms
Daily cycles in bile acid processing
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Abstract
Circadian rhythms may influence bile acid metabolism and are associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.
- Bile acids help regulate nutrient absorption and energy metabolism in the body.
- Feeding and fasting cycles can affect the size and composition of bile acid pools.
- Disruption of circadian rhythms, such as through irregular diets or shift work, may lead to altered bile acid metabolism.
- High-fat diets and alcohol consumption can desynchronize circadian rhythms and impact bile acid signaling.
- The gut microbiome may connect circadian rhythms with bile acid metabolism.
- The precise mechanisms of the interaction between circadian rhythms and bile acid metabolism remain largely unexplored.
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