Synchronizing food availability with the natural rhythm substantially improves reproduction and extends healthspan in laying hens.

ABSTRACT: Disrupted sleep due to nighttime eating can raise various concerns, impacting both physical health and overall well-being. Nevertheless, there is a lack of direct evidence linking nighttime eating with the female reproduction system, possibly due to the absence of suitable models. Here, we use the laying hen, a diurnal animal maintained under ad libitum feeding, as a vertebrate model to quantify the impact of nighttime eating on reproduction and aging. To do this, we have built an Arduino-based setup that regulates food availability and exclusively tracks the eating events of individuals. Our data indicate that synchronizing food availability with the natural sleep-wake rhythm substantially improves reproduction and extends healthspan in hens. With reproductive aging becoming progressively

SUBMITTER: Levkovich G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322325 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature