Many physiological processes are controlled by our biological clock, including endocrine function. Circadian rhythms allow us to adapt to the changes of day and night in the span of 24 hours, modulating energy metabolism, inflammatory processes, cellular renewal, and even the interplay with the gut microbiota.
Chronic disruption of circadian rhythms, as seen in shift-workers (up to 20% of the active population), has been associated with the development of a number of adverse mental and physiological conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, poor mental health, and increases in safety incidents.
Even so, there are still many gaps in research pertaining to the functional links between circadian rhythm and endocrine health. The current Research Topic encourages original research, reviews, or other accepted article types relating, but not limited, to:
- Link between disruption of the sleep-wake cycle and obesity in shift workers.
- Sleep disruption and circadian misalignment influence the development of obesity.
- Relationship between energy metabolism and the circadian system.
- The role of feeding patterns in regulating circadian clocks.
- Chronotherapy approaches for obesity.
Many physiological processes are controlled by our biological clock, including endocrine function. Circadian rhythms allow us to adapt to the changes of day and night in the span of 24 hours, modulating energy metabolism, inflammatory processes, cellular renewal, and even the interplay with the gut microbiota.
Chronic disruption of circadian rhythms, as seen in shift-workers (up to 20% of the active population), has been associated with the development of a number of adverse mental and physiological conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, poor mental health, and increases in safety incidents.
Even so, there are still many gaps in research pertaining to the functional links between circadian rhythm and endocrine health. The current Research Topic encourages original research, reviews, or other accepted article types relating, but not limited, to:
- Link between disruption of the sleep-wake cycle and obesity in shift workers.
- Sleep disruption and circadian misalignment influence the development of obesity.
- Relationship between energy metabolism and the circadian system.
- The role of feeding patterns in regulating circadian clocks.
- Chronotherapy approaches for obesity.
