Circadian Metabolism FULL WORKSHOP

This series outlines the fundamentals of circadian metabolism (central and peripheral clocks), with an emphasis on its modulation from the HPA axis, stress, meal timing and physical activity.
We discuss the mechanisms that link these systems and discuss the evidence for how modulating these lifestyle inputs can benefit chronic disease outcomes. 

PART 1: CIRCADIAN MECHANISMS AND THE HPA AXIS
We describe the basic features of the central and peripheral clock mechanisms as well as the fundamental features of the HPA axis. Emphasis on how day/light signalling through the HPA axis and how cortisol interacts with peripheral clocks, followed by a discussion of how acute and chronic stress can affect metabolism and circadian function.
- Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism - Dr Rhona Creegan
- Circadian Mechanisms and the HPA Axis - Dr Thomas Guilliams

PART 2: CIRCADIAN MECHANISMS AND THE INFLUENCE OF MEAL TIMING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
We expand on the purposes of the circadian metabolic system, including its role in anticipating the need for nutrient absorption, physical activity and immune upregulation. Discussion of time-related eating patterns (e.g. time-restricted feeding, fasting, breakfast skipping) and food quality on circadian function will be discussed, as will the effects of physical activity on circadian gene expression.
- Circadian Immunometabolism - Dr Rhona Creegan
- Circadian Mechanisms and the influence of meal timing and physical activity - Dr Thomas Guilliams

PART 3: INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR CIRCADIAN RE-SYNCHRONY
We discuss basic strategies for assessing a patient's circadian function, focusing mostly on lifestyle inputs that reinforce circadian function such as stress assessment and management, sleep therapy, meal timing, avoidance of circadian disruptors, inflammatory signals and nutrient interventions.
- Re-synchronising the clocks - Dr Rhona Creegan
- How to assess and intervene - Dr Thomas Guilliams

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