Trends Endocrinol Metab March 2020 PMID 31901302

Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy.

Marta Garaulet, Jingyi Qian, Jose C Florez, Josephine Arendt, Richa Saxena, Frank A J L Scheer

Mentions

48
Peak: 13 in Feb 2020
across 5 sources since Jan 2020

Extended reach

210,773
potential audience

Total likes

1,467

Video views

115,367

Mentions per month

Jan 2020 – Nov 2022

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter24 posts
  • News16 articles
  • Facebook3 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reveal a focus on how timing of melatonin and food intake affects glucose regulation, exemplified by comments like 'adapting meal times' and 'rethinking fasting protocols.' The tone reflects curiosity and a desire to apply findings practically, emphasizing relevance to diet and circadian rhythms.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that understanding melatonin's role in glucose metabolism is important and that recent findings are aligned with prior research suggesting timing is crucial.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with comments emphasizing the relevance of timing and fasting protocols for health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Though not deeply analytical, several posts reference study implications and practical recommendations, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the potential influence of this research on dietary and sleep-related practices, indicating a moderate to high impact on health strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses the growing interest in melatonin's role in glucose metabolism, especially after discovering that variations in the melatonin receptor gene (MTNR1B) are linked to risks for impaired fasting glucose and type 2 diabetes.
  • There is ongoing debate and conflicting data about whether melatonin has beneficial or harmful effects on metabolism, which is important for developing melatonin-based treatments and determining the best timing for administration.
  • The authors suggest a new way to understand these differences by focusing on how the timing of melatonin levels relative to blood sugar challenges affects glucose regulation, aiming to clarify the hormone's true role in metabolic health.

Top posts

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con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco el desayuno para separar la ingestas de la melatonina. Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy https://t.co/WIKtylHhEW https://t.co/wopXDlFsQo

Feb 23, 2020 · 45 likes · 11 shares · 5,952 followers View post →
Hassan S Dashti
@hsdash · X

New review by @martagaraulet, @JQianClock, and others: Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy “We propose that the relative timing between elevated melatonin concentrations and glycemic challenge should be considered...” https://t.co/ItTa8JBRlS

Jan 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 1,226 followers View post →
Shaunak Deota
@DeotaShaunak · X

Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy https://t.co/4FnXz1ykWX

Jan 9, 2020 · 3 likes · 350 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy https://t.co/zSjQWjVvti https://t.co/PpRq4jylSF

Feb 23, 2020 · 1 like · 11,284 followers View post →
BioHackers Lab
@biohackerslab · X

Interesting ☀️

Feb 27, 2020 · 1 like · 3,264 followers View post →
815wrldtrvlr
@815wrldtrvlr · X

MELATONIN EFFECTS ON GLUCOSE METABOLISM: TIME TO UNLOCK THE CONTROVERSY https://t.co/OucAv1nQxB

Aug 8, 2021 · 36,653 followers View post →

All mentions

Mithu Storoni
@MithuStoroni · X

@lebosquet 2/2 Data on melatonin and its effect on insulin dynamics would support not eating for the better part of the night (https://t.co/pCaClk7mA5) Combining an overnight fast that is not excessively long with spacing out meals would tick most of the boxes.

Nov 22, 2022 · 4,185 followers View post →
Woody Nist
@Woodynist · X

@HoertelN MELATONIN EFFECTS ON GLUCOSE METABOLISM: TIME TO UNLOCK THE CONTROVERSY https://t.co/ln15aAwZPC

Feb 10, 2022 · 1,307 followers View post →
ENDALA klinika zdraví
@endalaclinic · X

MELATONIN EFFECTS ON GLUCOSE METABOLISM: TIME TO UNLOCK THE CONTROVERSY https://t.co/ZOYtC86VZz

Aug 10, 2021 · 252 followers View post →
815wrldtrvlr
@815wrldtrvlr · X

MELATONIN EFFECTS ON GLUCOSE METABOLISM: TIME TO UNLOCK THE CONTROVERSY https://t.co/OucAv1nQxB

Aug 8, 2021 · 36,653 followers View post →
BioHackers Lab
@biohackerslab · X

Interesting ☀️

Feb 27, 2020 · 1 like · 3,264 followers View post →
Rossy
@Rossy78410928 · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 24, 2020 · 11 shares · 82 followers View post →
Dr Daniel Valencia Torres
@Doc_Valencia · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 569 followers View post →
Lijun Zhao
@lijunzhao2017 · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 135 followers View post →
Marta Garaulet
@martagaraulet · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 2,481 followers View post →
Noemi Cuenca (Dietista-Nutricionista)
@noemicuencaq · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 539 followers View post →
Fernando Aguirre P
@doctorheart00 · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 2,322 followers View post →
Daniel Gómez
@allalinhorn · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 288 followers View post →
Juanillo
@juanillowe · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 206 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy https://t.co/zSjQWjVvti https://t.co/PpRq4jylSF

Feb 23, 2020 · 1 like · 11,284 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Ibáñez Muñoz
@Mickoib · X

RT @NutriRebel: Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco…

Feb 23, 2020 · 11 shares · 709 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Este nuevo estudio de @martagaraulet va en la misma línea que anteriores: lo mejor es adelantar la cena y retrasar un poco el desayuno para separar la ingestas de la melatonina. Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy https://t.co/WIKtylHhEW https://t.co/wopXDlFsQo

Feb 23, 2020 · 45 likes · 11 shares · 5,952 followers View post →
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@hectorllorenc · X

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Feb 3, 2020 · 47 followers View post →
Jingyi Qian
@JQianClock · X

RT @hsdash: New review by @martagaraulet, @JQianClock, and others: Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy…

Jan 23, 2020 · 4 shares · 75 followers View post →
Marta Garaulet
@martagaraulet · X

RT @hsdash: New review by @martagaraulet, @JQianClock, and others: Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy…

Jan 10, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,481 followers View post →
Shaunak Deota
@DeotaShaunak · X

Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy https://t.co/4FnXz1ykWX

Jan 9, 2020 · 3 likes · 350 followers View post →
a.milanti
@titatami · X

RT @hsdash: New review by @martagaraulet, @JQianClock, and others: Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy…

Jan 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 135 followers View post →
Céline Vetter
@DrCelineVetter · X

RT @hsdash: New review by @martagaraulet, @JQianClock, and others: Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy…

Jan 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,268 followers View post →
Hassan S Dashti
@hsdash · X

New review by @martagaraulet, @JQianClock, and others: Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy “We propose that the relative timing between elevated melatonin concentrations and glycemic challenge should be considered...” https://t.co/ItTa8JBRlS

Jan 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 1,226 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy https://t.co/9LtxF1DADp #hormones #diet #InsulinResistance #BloodSugar #TimeRestrictedFeeding #CircadianRhythm https://t.co/HFSOXblIbV

Jan 8, 2020 · 19,337 followers View post →