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Understanding Circadian Rhythms

How your internal clock shapes sleep, metabolism and the biology of aging.

CelebrityRx Editorial Team ·

The master clock

A cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus synchronizes body rhythms to light and dark.

Melatonin

The pineal gland releases melatonin at night, signaling biological darkness.

Aging and rhythms

Circadian amplitude tends to flatten with age, a topic of active research.

Sources

  1. NIGMS — Circadian rhythms fact sheet

This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.