Nutrient timing found to influence gene activity in adipose tissue
Medical Xpress
February 26, 2026
Human metabolism is regulated by internal clocks, the so-called circadian rhythms. Many processes, such as sugar uptake, fat burning, or hormone release, oscillate during the day, i.e., they fluctuate and exhibit characteristic 24-hour rhythms. If nutrients are consumed outside the optimal time windows for the internal rhythms, this could promote metabolic disorders in the long term. The field of chrononutrition investigates the underlying molecular mechanisms to optimize eating times and increase metabolic health, ultimately aiming to prevent chronic diseases.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/26/2026