The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
114. The Science of Circadian Nutrition & Why When You Eat Matters!
14 Nov 2024
Most of us think eating healthy is all about what we eat, but there’s a powerful science-backed factor many overlook – WHEN we eat. This is where circadian nutrition steps in. In this video, Gary Brecka shares how your body is naturally designed to process food differently throughout the day. He also listed down actionable steps you can do today to optimize your circadian rhythm. Are you ready to unlock the power of eating in sync with your body’s clock? Leave a comment and tell us if you’re willing to give circadian nutrition a try! 00:00 Intro of Show 01:13 What is Circadian Nutrition? 01:57 Circadian Rhythm and Its Impact on Health 03:57 Science Behind the Timing of Food Intake 06:53 Actionable Steps to Achieve Optimal Circadian Rhythm 10:18 Principles of Circadian Nutrition GET GARY'S WEEKLY HEALTH & LIFESTYLE TIPS! https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - USE CODE “GARY” TO GET $350 OFF THE POD 4 ULTRA: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD – 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS IN EVERY PINCH! USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT - TAKE YOUR STRENGTH TO THE NEXT LEVEL!: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl COLD PLUNGE - DIVE INTO OUR LINEUP: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp KETTLE & FIRE BONE BROTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATEHUMAN” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y SHOP GARY'S AMAZON PICKS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Imagine if the simple act of timing your meals could amplify your energy, optimize your digestion, potentially even extend your life. This concept is known as circadian nutrition. This rhythm is directed by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. It responds to signals from our environment, especially light and even darkness.
individuals who consume the majority of their daily calories in the morning showed significantly improved insulin sensitivity and even better overall digestion. As night falls, these digestive functions slow down significantly. One study found that individuals who regularly ate at night had a 20% higher likelihood of weight gain compared to those who limited their eating to daylight hours.
Let's go over some practical steps you could start using today to implement circadian nutrition. One powerful approach is... Hey guys, welcome back to the Ultimate Human Podcast. I'm your host, human biologist, Gary Brekka, and today we are exploring a groundbreaking area in health optimization, one that could reshape your perspective on meals, energy, metabolism, and even longevity.
This concept is known as circadian nutrition, eating in alignment with your body's internal clock. Imagine if the simple act of timing your meals according to natural biological rhythms could amplify your energy, optimize your digestion, enhance your metabolism, and potentially even extend your life. That's the promise behind circadian nutrition. But what exactly is circadian nutrition?
In simple terms, it's about timing meals to match your body's internal rhythms, which enhances our ability to digest, absorb, and even utilize nutrients. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the science behind circadian rhythms, explore why they're essential to our health, and go over actionable steps that allow you to start implementing circadian eating right away.
So let's begin by examining what circadian rhythms are and why they're so crucial to our health. Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour clock known as the circadian rhythm, an intentional clock fine-tuned to daily patterns that help regulate processes like sleep, hormone release, digestion, and metabolism. This rhythm is directed by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus.
It responds to signals from our environment, especially light and even darkness. So when exposed to daylight, the hypothalamus sends signals throughout the body to boost our energy, while darkness triggers signals that wind us down for rest. But here's where it gets fascinating.
The body's clock doesn't just tell us when to sleep or wake, it also impacts our ability to digest, absorb, and metabolize food at different times of the day. So just like we benefit from sleeping according to our natural rhythms, we can also enhance our health by eating in sync with them. The human digestive system, for example, operates differently depending on the time of day.
During daylight hours, our body produces peak levels of digestive enzymes and stomach acid as well, making it more efficient at breaking down food, absorbing nutrients. As night falls, however, these digestive functions slow down, and they slow down significantly, meaning late-night eating can lead to bloating, indigestion, and even weight gain.
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