Human Circadian Phase-Response Curves For Exercise
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON(2019)
摘要
Although bright light is regarded as the primary circadian zeitgeber, its limitations support exploring alternative zeitgebers. Exercise elicits significant circadian phase-shifting effects, but fundamental information regarding these effects is needed. The primary aim of the present study was to establish phase-response curves (PRCs) documenting the size and direction of phase shifts in relation to the circadian time of exercise. Aerobically fit older (n=51; 59-75years) and young adults (n=48; 18-30years) followed a 90min laboratory ultrashort sleep-wake cycle (60min wake/30min sleep) for up to 51/2days. At the same clock time on three consecutive days, each participant performed 60min of moderate treadmill exercise (65-75% of heart rate reserve) at one of eight times of day/night. To describe PRCs, phase shifts were measured for the cosine-fitted acrophase of urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin (aMT6s), as well as for the evening rise, morning decline and change in duration of aMT6s excretion. Significant PRCs were found for aMT6s acrophase, onset and duration, with peak phase advances corresponding to clock times of 7:00am and from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, delays from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, and minimal shifts around 4:00pm and 2:00am. There were no significant age or sex differences. The amplitudes of the aMT6s onset and acrophase PRCs are comparable to expectations for bright light of equal duration. The phase advance to afternoon exercise and the exercise-induced PRC for change in aMT6s duration are novel findings. The results support further research exploring additive phase-shifting effects of bright light and exercise and health benefits.
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PRC, ultra-short sleep wake schedule, circadian time, phase shift, phase advance, phase delay, 6-sulphatoxymelatonin
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