British scientists argue that irregular lifestyle has a negative impact on our health and can cause weight gain. The study results were published in the journal Bioessays.
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland) believe that circadial desynchronization, i.e. dysregulation of the human circadian rhythm caused by modern lifestyle (shift work, variable meal times, irregular sleep) has a negative effect on the metabolic processes of the body and is probably one of the causes of the occurrence of obesity and diabetes in so many people in developed countries.
Electric lighting has enabled people to resist the age-old synchronization of human circadian rhythms and the environment, and the regularity of our meals, sleep and working hours has gradually disappeared over the past century, explains Dr. Cathy Wyse, author of the study, The human clock struggles to tune in to our irregular lifestyles, and I believe that this is what causes metabolic disorders and other health problems and makes us more prone to obesity.
The researcher also reports that studies on microbes, plants and animals have shown that synchronizing the internal clock is essential for health and survival, so she believes that this principle also applies to humans.
It also turns out that some people are more prone to circadian desynchronization because the information about the circadian cycle is contained in our genes. For example, the inhabitants of the equatorial areas are more sensitive to disturbances in the way of life.
Dr. Wyse advises on how to maintain the proper circadian cycle of the body, despite the challenges of today’s world. First of all, you should eat regularly, devote the right amount of time to undisturbed sleep in a dark room, and make the most of the sunlight during the day. (PAP)
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