A new study has shown that coordination between the body’s iernal clock in the brain and liver is very importa. Disruption of this coordination can lead to problems such as overeating and weight gain.
According to the scieific news departme of Tekna Technology Media, there is an iernal clock in our body that helps us regulate sleep and wake cycles, food digestion and other body activities. This clock is located in a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). The SCN regulates the body’s circadian rhythm by receiving light signals from the eye. In addition to the SCN, almost all cells in the body, including liver cells, have their own iernal clock. The liver’s iernal clock is mostly influenced by dietary patterns.
In order for the body to function properly, the iernal clock of the brain and liver must be in sync. When this harmony is disrupted, for example due to shift work or long journeys, health problems such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease increase. Researchers in this study, by changing the iernal clock of the liver of mice, concluded that disruption of the liver clock can cause overeating and weight gain. These mice ate more when they should have rested.
The hepatic affere vagus nerve establishes a connection between the brain and the liver. Researchers found that cutting off this nerve can preve overeating caused by a disruption in the liver clock. This study shows that the connection between brain and liver is very importa in regulating eating behaviors. Disruption of this relationship can lead to obesity and other health problems. By better understanding this mechanism, we can find new ways to treat obesity and metabolic disorders. To see the latest news, refer to the scieific news page of Tekna Media.
