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Daylight saving time transition prompts metabolic and nutritional adjustments
The upcoming transition to daylight saving time on the night between October 24 and 25 is being highlighted as a significant metabolic shift. Experts note that the change in light cycles and temperature requires physiological reorganization.
Immunologist Mauro Minelli suggests that seasonal nutrition is key to synchronizing biology with the environment. He recommends consuming autumn foods such as pumpkin and orange-fleshed vegetables for their beta-carotene content, which helps protect mucous membranes. Other beneficial foods include legumes, whole grains for sustained energy, and nuts for essential minerals and polyunsaturated fats.
Neurologist Luigi Ferini-Strambi describes the time change as a form of ‘mini jet lag,’ which can cause temporary issues like drowsiness, irritability, and mood variations. While digital devices update automatically, analog clocks must be adjusted manually. Patients using insulin or other meal-related medications are advised to maintain their established medical schedules rather than making autonomous changes.
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele · Italy · Luigi Ferini-Strambi · Lum Giuseppe Degennaro University · Mauro Minelli · San Raffaele Hospital · Università Lum ‘Giuseppe Degennaro’