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Age-Related Changes in Circadian Rhythm and Association with Nutrition

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Purpose of Review

Considering the increase in life expectancy, there is a time-related decline in biological functions. Age-related changes are also observed in the circadian clock which directly leads to appropriate rhythms in the endocrine and metabolic pathways required for organism homeostasis. Circadian rhythms are affected by the sleep/wake cycle, environmental changes, and nutrition. The aim of this review is to show the relationship between age-related changes in circadian rhythms of physiological and molecular processes and nutritional differences in the elderly.

Recent Findings

Nutrition is an environmental factor that is particularly effective on peripheral clocks. Age-related physiological changes have an impact on nutrient intake and circadian processes.

Summary

Considering the known effects of amino acid and energy intakes on peripheral and circadian clocks, it is thought that the change in circadian clocks in aging may occur due to anorexia due to physiological changes.

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Akpınar, Ş., Tek, N.A. Age-Related Changes in Circadian Rhythm and Association with Nutrition. Curr Nutr Rep 12, 376–382 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-023-00474-z

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