Night shift work disrupts protein rhythms linked to blood glucose, energy metabolism, and inflammation, increasing risk of chronic metabolic conditions.
Night shift work disrupts protein rhythms linked to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism, and inflammation, increasing the risk of chronic metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity. A study by Washington State University and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reveals these effects after just a few days on a night shift schedule. The study's author, Hans Van Dongen, highlights that dysregulated internal rhythms create long-term health stress.
May 09, 2024
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