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Chrono‐nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns
Timing of Eating: From Body Clocks and Brain Signals to Human Eating Habits and Health Patterns
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Abstract
Chrono-nutrition is associated with improved metabolic health by aligning food intake with circadian rhythms.
- The circadian clock regulates daily biological rhythms, impacting physiology and behavior.
- External cues, such as light and food timing, sync the central circadian clock in the brain and metabolic rhythms in the body.
- Disruption of circadian rhythms can lead to negative metabolic outcomes, supported by both animal and human research.
- Aligning food intake with optimal periods of metabolic activity may enhance metabolic health.
- Eating patterns that distribute energy earlier in the day may improve glucose and lipid management, insulin sensitivity, and energy expenditure.
- Human studies indicate potential benefits of morning versus evening meal timing and interventions like time-restricted feeding.
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