Eating at the right time may reduce adverse effects of shift work and jet lag

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Knowing the right time of day to eat can help improve the health of people working on a shift or those suffering from jet lag. In a study featured in the journal Cell, researchers from the Medical Research Council and The University of Manchester have identified how insulin signals the proper timing of meals in line with the body’s circadian rhythm. By understanding how the hormone works, scientists may be able to develop new ways to mitigate the effects of body clock disruptions on people’s health. Some of these include eating at the right time or taking medicines designed to …read more

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