Our body's internal clock orchestrates our daily functions, from hormone release to digestion speed.

This rhythm influences medication effectiveness too. Come along to uncover how timing impacts health, exploring the science and stories behind this vital connection.

How Circadian Rhythm works?

The circadian system synchronizes the 24-hour rotation of the Earth with the temporal arrangement of numerous physiological processes, including metabolism.

Similar to the metabolic system, the circadian system is an intricate feedback network including connections between peripheral tissues and the central nervous system.

The 24-hour day-night cycle and physiological processes are synchronized by circadian rhythms, which are controlled by the master circadian clock found in the brain's suprachiasmatic nucleus.

If these rhythms are disturbed, it can have serious effects on one's health and well-being. These effects might arise from shift work, jet lag, or underlying medical issues.

A drug's pharmacokinetics are determined by its physical properties, such as molecular weight and chemical structure, as well as the physiological characteristics of the organs and systems it interacts with.

These physiological factors, which can be influenced by factors like aging, lifestyle, and health conditions, may vary among individuals due to genetic differences.

Circadian Rhythm & Drug Absorption

Oral administration is the most common method of drug intake, with the absorption phase being greatly affected by dosage timing.

Factors such as physicochemical properties of the drug and patient-related variables like,

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