Night Work Linked to Bone Loss via Circadian Clock Study

Tejal Somvanshi

Your bones are secretly breaking down while you sleep, and scientists just proved your body clock controls when it happens.

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Researchers tracked 22 people for 26 hours, taking blood samples every two hours to catch bone destruction in action.

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Bone breakdown peaks at night around 3 AM, but bone formation stays constant throughout the day.

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"This study has established a clear link between circadian rhythms and bone resorption," says Dr. Andrea Darling from Surrey University.

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Night shift workers face a hidden danger - their disrupted sleep patterns may be weakening their bones.

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The constant routine protocol proved this rhythm comes from your internal clock, not daily activities like eating or exercise.

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Millions of shift workers worldwide could be at higher risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

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Drone footage revealed the Arctic underside is "absolute pitch green" from massive algae colonies

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"We knew there was a daily rhythm, but now we can conclude it's truly circadian," explains Professor Richard Eastell.

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When bone breakdown outpaces formation, bones become weak and fragile - increasing fracture risk dramatically.

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This discovery could change when osteoporosis medications are taken for maximum effectiveness.

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Future research will test whether older adults and people with osteoporosis show disrupted bone rhythms.

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