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Nutritional Chronobiology

Meaning

Nutritional chronobiology is the interdisciplinary scientific field that investigates the reciprocal interaction between the timing of nutrient intake, the composition of the diet, and the body’s endogenous circadian rhythms. This discipline recognizes that the metabolic and hormonal responses to food are not static but vary significantly depending on the time of day, a concept critical for optimizing metabolic health and body composition. Understanding this chronobiological link is essential for developing personalized eating protocols that support hormonal balance and energy metabolism.