The Effect of Circadian Rhythm on Obesity
Obesity is a state of overaccumulation, leading to a weight higher than normal data. The rate of obesity is increasing quickly; over-eating, a shortage of exercise, and the alteration of daily routines play significant roles in it. It represents one of the most significant challenges in contemporary health discussions. Circadian rhythm disruption influences hormonal levels and alters digestive and eating patterns within the body. However, reaching a comprehensive consensus on how the biological mechanisms of circadian rhythms directly contribute to obesity remains a challenging task. This review will classify circadian rhythms as a key factor in obesity by looking at how they affect conditions like metabolic syndrome that may be related to obesity and how they change the body's physiological states. It further suggests integrating circadian rhythm research into investigations of obesity's etiology to uncover its influence on internal mechanisms. For the application, by monitoring metabolite levels in specific groups, like shift workers and those in high-stress, high-intensity jobs, to preemptively identify individuals who are at higher risk for obesity or not. Consequently, this can prompt the development of personalized prevention and treatment strategies tailored to diet, exercise, and rest regimens for these populations.
Authors
- Peilin Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4712-4903)
Institutions
- Jinan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Theoretical and Natural Science
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-8818/2025.22539
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16