April 2021 PMID 33222161

Chrono-nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns.

Alan Flanagan, David A Bechtold, Gerda K Pot, Jonathan D Johnston

Mentions

124
Peak: 18 in Dec 2021
across 6 sources since Nov 2020

Extended reach

312,950
potential audience

Total likes

217

Video views

2,580

Mentions per month

Nov 2020 – Dec 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

This collection of discussions reflects high engagement and strong agreement about the significance of chrono-nutrition, with examples like references to molecular mechanisms and terms such as 'circadian rhythms' and 'timed feeding.' The use of words like 'research,' 'evidence,' and 'review' signals a serious engagement with the article's scientific content and suggests the field’s growing recognition of its potential impact on health.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of timing in nutrition and agree that circadian rhythms significantly influence metabolic health.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by referencing multiple reviews, emphasizing molecular mechanisms, and calling attention to new research findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments highlight key concepts and share related studies, few delve deeply into implications or question the findings, leading to moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The focus on evidence for meal timing and circadian disruption demonstrates a recognition of the field's relevance, hinting at potential behavioral and clinical impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • Chrononutrition explores how the timing of food intake aligns with our body's internal clock, affecting metabolism and overall health, with signals like light and meal timing helping to regulate this system.
  • Disrupting circadian rhythms through irregular eating patterns can lead to adverse metabolic effects, but eating during optimal times of the day, especially earlier, can improve metabolic health by supporting processes like glucose and lipid regulation.
  • Research, both in animals and humans, suggests that aligning eating schedules with natural circadian rhythms—such as morning versus evening eating—may prevent or manage metabolic diseases, opening avenues for interventions like time-restricted feeding.

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htw
@heniek_htw · X

➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal timing as an entraining signal for the circadian system in animal models.

Dec 26, 2021 · 78 likes · 24 shares · 11,361 followers View post →
Professor Alexandra Johnstone
@ProfAJohnstone · X

A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutrition, along with the relationship between these factors and human health. Good recent review paper from the Surrey lab @JJ_clock https://t.co/wWQSZAhrAw

May 18, 2021 · 25 likes · 8 shares · 2,742 followers View post →
Jonathan Johnston
@JJ_clock · X

New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism #TRF #chrononutrition Chrono‐nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns https://t.co/3eZkkM9wcD

Dec 13, 2020 · 19 likes · 7 shares · 665 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

TIME of eating is important ✅Chrono‐nutrition is an emerging field building on the relationship between temporal eating patterns, circadian rhythms, and metabolic health. Evidence demonstrates adverse metabolic consequences of circadian disruption

Mar 7, 2021 · 13 likes · 5 shares · 11,361 followers View post →
Catherine Evans
@CatherineE_19 · X

A5.

May 18, 2021 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 221 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Chrono-nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns https://t.co/fm1GTV8zhI

Dec 3, 2021 · 4 likes · 42,324 followers View post →

All mentions

Saludablemente Colombia
@SaludableUSB · X

1.Flanagan A, Bechtold DA, Pot GK, Johnston JD. Chrono‐nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns. J Neurochem [Internet]. 2021;157(1):53–72. Disponible en: https://t.co/NTbXwzAY80

Feb 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 173 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X

#Weightloss: The time of day you eat your biggest meal has little effect says new study @ConversationEDU https://t.co/F6xpLNK6xl https://t.co/qvqTOL4ozP

Sep 12, 2022 · 7,089 followers View post →
Dr. Suzana Mantovani
@Tweet_Nutrition · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

May 3, 2022 · 24 shares · 4,569 followers View post →
Carquinyoli
@Carquinyolisc · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

May 3, 2022 · 24 shares · 88 followers View post →
Dr. Myohead
@DrMyohead · X

@guzmannutrition Sure here are some in the hopper, warning: lots of overlap with TRF: https://t.co/lbA79K7c3O https://t.co/JB2PHzV9Bw https://t.co/2ViIiAUm4W https://t.co/B71s7XcS4e https://t.co/7XZwiEOhW0

Feb 1, 2022 · 1 like · 2,649 followers View post →
Alejandro Zoccola
@zoccosunlight · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Jan 27, 2022 · 24 shares · 229 followers View post →
plantbhai - 3bdu Al-Hakim
@HakimBGZ · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 2,808 followers View post →
Koushik
@koushikphysio · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 523 followers View post →
козел кефир
@cacaoXtawco · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 388 followers View post →
Oscar Andres
@OscarAndresMD · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 551 followers View post →
Víctor Toscano
@Vic_Tos19 · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 7,899 followers View post →
Dr. Suzana Mantovani
@Tweet_Nutrition · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 4,569 followers View post →
JPA
@JPAsunset · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 1,093 followers View post →
Guille Varela
@nutriguille · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 205 followers View post →
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@Rockchilld · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 2,135 followers View post →
Batman Arkham
@batimov · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 2,539 followers View post →
Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 133,699 followers View post →
Vicky Bhatnagar 
@VBsimply · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 123 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 13,296 followers View post →
NonameNOnwo
@noname_nonwo · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 442 followers View post →
☀️MitoHacker☀️
@mitokondriac · X

RT @heniek_htw: ➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal ti…

Dec 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 22,177 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

➡️ This review details the molecular basis for metabolic clocks, the regulation of feeding behaviour & evidence for meal timing as an entraining signal for the circadian system in animal models.

Dec 26, 2021 · 78 likes · 24 shares · 11,361 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Chrono-nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns https://t.co/fm1GTV8zhI

Dec 3, 2021 · 4 likes · 42,324 followers View post →
Kelly A. Hogan Ph.D.
@Loose_Lab_Rat · X

Chrono-nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns https://t.co/B93ckanrj5

Dec 3, 2021 · 2,240 followers View post →
@Qaniya soyraysi.zeymeyla.95
@qaniyya · X

RT @CatherineE_19: A5.

Aug 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 5,860 followers View post →
Porter Nutrition
@porternutrition · X

RT @Dr_A_Johnstone: A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutri…

Jun 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 43 followers View post →
Professor Alexandra Johnstone
@ProfAJohnstone · X

RT @CatherineE_19: A5.

May 18, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,742 followers View post →
Rebecca Hellyer ANutr
@BexHellyer · X

RT @CatherineE_19: A5.

May 18, 2021 · 3 shares · 616 followers View post →
Catherine Evans
@CatherineE_19 · X

A5.

May 18, 2021 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 221 followers View post →
Martina Rooney PhD RD
@Martina_Rooney_ · X

RT @Dr_A_Johnstone: A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutri…

May 18, 2021 · 8 shares · 878 followers View post →
Evie Nikokavoura, RNutr, FHEA
@ENikokavoura · X

RT @Dr_A_Johnstone: A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutri…

May 18, 2021 · 8 shares · 735 followers View post →
Jillian Pitt (RNutr)
@JiPit · X

RT @Dr_A_Johnstone: A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutri…

May 18, 2021 · 8 shares · 980 followers View post →
Mary O'Kane
@Mpmok · X

RT @Dr_A_Johnstone: A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutri…

May 18, 2021 · 8 shares · 6,221 followers View post →
Rebecca Hellyer ANutr
@BexHellyer · X

RT @Dr_A_Johnstone: A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutri…

May 18, 2021 · 8 shares · 616 followers View post →
Tina Sabbagh ANutr
@ChristinaSabba · X

RT @Dr_A_Johnstone: A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutri…

May 18, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,412 followers View post →
Professor Alexandra Johnstone
@ProfAJohnstone · X

A1: The term Chrono-nutrition #Chrono_Nutr @AfNutr is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutrition, along with the relationship between these factors and human health. Good recent review paper from the Surrey lab @JJ_clock https://t.co/wWQSZAhrAw

May 18, 2021 · 25 likes · 8 shares · 2,742 followers View post →
Christian Thoma MSc PhD
@C_Thoma_PhD · X

Light, temperature, and meal timing, in that order, help set our circadian (24-hour) rhythm. A nice review about the meal/nutrient timing side @PharmacistCath @grantsnz @DietitianSylvia https://t.co/UI2xN1KmNb #chronoloy

Apr 13, 2021 · 114 followers View post →
Jonathan Johnston
@JJ_clock · X

RT @heniek_htw: TIME of eating is important ✅Chrono‐nutrition is an emerging field building on the relationship between temporal eating pa…

Apr 1, 2021 · 5 shares · 665 followers View post →
Adele Wong, MSc
@adelewlp · X

There is a growing body of evidence indicating that timing of food intake can have profound impacts on metabolic health, esp in relation to the circadian rhythm. https://t.co/XDqBL8Xd4K

Mar 16, 2021 · 1 like · 374 followers View post →
Likepiterathome
@likepiterathome · X

RT @heniek_htw: TIME of eating is important ✅Chrono‐nutrition is an emerging field building on the relationship between temporal eating pa…

Mar 7, 2021 · 5 shares · 277 followers View post →
26 B
@BruniGigi · X

RT @heniek_htw: TIME of eating is important ✅Chrono‐nutrition is an emerging field building on the relationship between temporal eating pa…

Mar 7, 2021 · 5 shares · 347 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

TIME of eating is important ✅Chrono‐nutrition is an emerging field building on the relationship between temporal eating patterns, circadian rhythms, and metabolic health. Evidence demonstrates adverse metabolic consequences of circadian disruption

Mar 7, 2021 · 13 likes · 5 shares · 11,361 followers View post →
Beth GBL
@Beth_gbl · X

RT @JJ_clock: New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism…

Jan 8, 2021 · 7 shares · 207 followers View post →
Harry Smith PhD
@harryalexsmith · X

RT @JJ_clock: New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism…

Dec 13, 2020 · 7 shares · 651 followers View post →
newfs
@newfxfs · X

RT @JJ_clock: New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism…

Dec 13, 2020 · 7 shares · 3,274 followers View post →
#NatureIsTheCure #ImmunesHealth
@natisthecure3 · X

RT @JJ_clock: New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism…

Dec 13, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,761 followers View post →
Hanani
@hanani_mazri · X

RT @JJ_clock: New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism…

Dec 13, 2020 · 7 shares · 27 followers View post →
ChronoBeforeBlueSky
@R_Dallmann · X

RT @JJ_clock: New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism…

Dec 13, 2020 · 7 shares · 956 followers View post →
Jonathan Johnston
@JJ_clock · X

New review paper (free access!) with Alan Flanagan, @DavidBechtold9 & Gerda Pot @LouisBolk #circadian #nutrition #metabolism #TRF #chrononutrition Chrono‐nutrition: From molecular and neuronal mechanisms to human epidemiology and timed feeding patterns https://t.co/3eZkkM9wcD

Dec 13, 2020 · 19 likes · 7 shares · 665 followers View post →
BrainEnergyMetabolism
@BrainMetabolism · X

New review in @JNeurochem on circadian rhythms, #nutrition and metabolic disease. Train your internal food oscillator! @JJ_clock https://t.co/AJ55IaCFHH https://t.co/PqOeCflZgz

Nov 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,254 followers View post →