How the Body’s Daily Clock Affects When You Should Eat and Metabolism

The circadian clock regulates physiological and behavioral functions with a period of approximately 24 hours.

• The circadian clock drives daily eating patterns, which help to anticipate metabolic responses to food.
• Meal timing is important for controlling appetite and regulating metabolism.
• Obesity may result from long-term disruptions in food intake, energy use, and energy storage.
• Loss of synchronization of daily rhythms could impair metabolic balance and is associated with obesity.
• The review highlights mechanisms that influence food intake and the significant role of the circadian clock in metabolic responses.

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