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Shift work, gut dysbiosis, and circadian misalignment: The combined impact of nighttime light exposure, nutrients, and microbiota rhythmicity
How Nighttime Light, Diet, and Gut Bacteria Rhythms Together Affect Shift Work and Body Clock Disruption
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Abstract
Circadian rhythm disruption is associated with a wide range of adverse health outcomes in shift workers.
- Disruption of circadian rhythms may lead to metabolic, immune, cardiovascular, and neurobehavioral impairments.
- Nighttime exposure to artificial light and irregular eating patterns could affect gut microbial composition and functions.
- Circadian misalignment is linked to gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction.
- Emerging strategies such as chrononutrition and light modulation may help address these issues.
- Targeted microbial interventions, like probiotics, are being explored as potential solutions.
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