Oregon Health and Science University
The goals of this study are to uncover the influence of diet on the human circadian timing system. The protocol is a 46-day (28 outpatient days, 18 inpatient days over two 9 day visits) randomized cross-over study designed to elucidate the speed of entrainment in response to a high-fat diet.
Synchronization of the timing of biological processes and behaviors with the 24-hour light-dark cycle is fundamental to almost every physiological process, cognitive function, and overall health. As the average circadian period in humans is \~9 min longer than the 24-h day, and artificial lighting allows a further delay in the clock, circadian entrainment must occur every day. This makes the process of circadian entrainment of the internal clock with the external environment a commonly overlooked process, but one that has serious ramifications if impaired. In rodent models, high-fat diets hav…
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy, lean men and women Exclusion Criteria: * Major dietary restrictions (such as entirely dairy-free and/or meat-free diets) * A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5\< \[BMI\] \< 24.9 kg/m\^2 and a waist circumference \<94/80cm * Currently psychiatrically/psychologically unsuitable for participation * Drug/alcohol use, including smoking * Medication/drug use, including prescribed and over-the-counter medications * History of working irregular day and night hours, regular night work, or rotating shift work for the 1 year prior to the study. * Traveled across more than 1 t…
The diet will consist of a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack
The diet will consist of a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack
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