𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞”.⏱️🧬

Some interesting research by Joseph S. Takahashi, PhD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center who has been studying a particular gene called the Clock ⏱️gene 🧬, which was the first mammalian gene to be identified and is known for affecting our circadian rhythm and skin health.

This one gene 🧬 will affect various biological functions from gaining weight to your immune system 🛡️working correctly.

One study conducted by Dr. Takahashi refers to skin health and UV damage and found that we have a specific enzyme associated with the Clock ⏱️ gene 🧬, which is required to repair UV damage caused by the sun.🌞

This enzyme also works to our circadian cycle and is inhibited by eating 🍔 foods outside of our usual eating patterns, so perhaps those late-night snacks might be affecting how damaged your skin gets when you go out in the sun.🌞

“This finding is surprising. I did not think the skin was paying attention to when we are eating,” reports Dr Takahashi, holder of the Lloyd B. Sands Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience.

Our 24-hour body clock cycle is tremendously important in keeping us fit and healthy, as it affects our hormones, eating 🍔 habits and reduces the chances of us become ill.🤒

It is thought that many of our metabolic pathways and enzymes are geared up and ready to perform during daylight hours, with their ability to process and metabolise our food 🍔reducing after a 12-hour window.

After 12 hours, our ability to process the foods 🍔, especially carbohydrates, gets reduced and insulin sensitivity increases.

“It is likely that if you have a normal eating schedule, then you will be better protected from UV during the daytime. If you have an abnormal eating schedule, that could cause a harmful shift in your skin clock,” adds Dr. Takahashi.

So, the takeaway message is to align our circadian rhythm 🌞🌜with our eating habits as best we can, and avoiding late night encounters with the fridge, which will help with your skins ability to repair and heal.

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