Circadian clock dysfunction affects virtually all the hallmarks of aging: - chronic inflammation - mitochondrial dysfunction - loss of autophagy - gut dysbiosis - cell senescence - telomere shortening
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With aging, circadian clocks lose robustness:
- Reduced amplitude of rhythms (weaker hormone and gene oscillations) - Phase advance (earlier sleep/wake times) - Impaired synchronization (due to weaker light sensitivity, sedentary lifestyle, irregular habits)
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I just had a podcast with @GregPotterPhD who is a circadian rhythm expert
We break down how circadian clock dysfunction contributes to aging and how you can maintain better circadian clock function with age