Disrupted rhythms, disrupted microbes: a systematic review of shift work and gut microbiota alterations

[Background] Shift work, especially during nighttime hours, disrupts the circadian system and is linked to higher rates of metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and neurocognitive disorders. Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbiota may mediate these associations. This systematic review...

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Autores: Grasa Ciria, Diego, Couto, Sergio, Samatán, Eva, Martínez Jarreta, Begoña, Cénit, M. Carmen, Iguacel, Isabel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/401623
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/401623
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Shift work
Gut microbiota
Gut microbiome
Chronodisruption
Circadian rhythm
Dysbiosis
Intestinal microbiota
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Sumario:[Background] Shift work, especially during nighttime hours, disrupts the circadian system and is linked to higher rates of metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and neurocognitive disorders. Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbiota may mediate these associations. This systematic review assessed whether shift work alters gut microbiota composition and explored potential health consequences.