How daily body clocks may influence metabolism through timed eating, gut bacteria, and detailed biological analysis

Circadian dysfunction and metabolic disorders may be improved through time-restricted eating (TRE).

• Circadian rhythms are essential for coordinating metabolism in most organisms.
• Genetic disruptions and misalignment of circadian rhythms can lead to metabolic disorders.
• Time-restricted eating (TRE) influences peripheral circadian clocks independent of light exposure.
• TRE may enhance metabolic health by reprogramming gene activity and metabolic processes in various tissues.
• The intestinal microbiota could play a role in the effects of TRE on circadian and metabolic health.
• Omics technology helps visualize the regulatory processes involved in circadian metabolism.

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