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Chrono-Nutrition Strategy

Meaning

Chrono-nutrition strategy is a clinical approach to dietary planning that focuses not only on what is consumed but critically on when meals and nutrients are ingested relative to the body’s internal circadian rhythms. This strategy leverages the natural, time-dependent variations in metabolic function, such as glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, to maximize health benefits. Implementing a chrono-nutrition strategy aims to optimize metabolic health, enhance weight management, and support hormonal homeostasis by eating in sync with the body’s biological clock. The timing of nutrient intake is viewed as a powerful zeitgeber for peripheral organ clocks.