How Gut Bacteria and Body Clock Interact in Metabolic Diseases

Circadian rhythms are associated with approximately 24-hour cycles influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

• Circadian rhythms synchronize biological processes to maintain metabolism and energy balance.
• Disruptions to these rhythms are linked to metabolic disorders.
• Microbial rhythms are affected by both the host's circadian clock and external factors like light and diet.
• Changes in microbial communities and their functions can influence the host's metabolic processes.
• There are bidirectional interactions between the circadian clock and microbiota that may impact lipid metabolism.

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