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Circadian Restoration

Meaning

Circadian Restoration is the clinical process of systematically re-establishing the proper 24-hour cycle of biological processes, which are governed by the body’s internal master clock, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). This intervention aims to synchronize the release of key hormones, such as cortisol and melatonin, with the environmental light-dark cycle, optimizing sleep quality, metabolic function, and overall hormonal rhythmicity. Achieving restoration is critical because a desynchronized circadian rhythm, often termed chronodisruption, is linked to metabolic syndrome, immune dysfunction, and accelerated aging.