The circadian clock has an internally driven 24-hour rhythm that tends to run longer than 24 hours but resets every day by the sun’s light/dark cycle. 

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When the Circadian rhythms is off it affects more than just your sleep. Studies have found that it directly affects:

 

• Metabolic functions in the body

• Weight gain

• Depression

• Bipolar disorder

• Neurodegenerative diseases such as Dementia

• DNA repair

 

What are the most common Circadian disrupters?

 

• Jetlag

• Night shift work

• Irregular sleeping schedule

• Artificial light exposure before going to bed

• Eating late at night

 

 

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