Effect of circadian rhythm disruption induced by time-restricted feeding and exercise on oxidative stress and immune in mice

Frequent or long-term circadian disorders can lead to a range of health problems, including chronic insomnia, depression, chronic diseases, and cancer. It has also been shown that altering the feeding time of mice from night to day can result in circadian disorder. Recent studies have revealed complex interactions between circadian rhythm and oxidative stress. However, little is known about the impact of circadian rhythm disorders caused by time-restricted feeding on mental state, immune function, and oxidative DNA damage. In this study, we investigated the effects of circadian rhythm disruption by controlling the timing of feeding and exercise on oxidative DNA damage and immune responses in 8-week-old mice for 14 days. Body weight, daytime running wheel activity, serum interleukin-6 levels, urinary 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine levels, and nuclear DNA (liver, lung, testes, and pancreas) were significantly increased in the night-restricted group compared with the control group. Additionally, the mice in the night-restricted group exhibited anxiety-like behavior. These results indicated that the circadian rhythm disruption due to abnormal dietary timing can lead to obesity, mental state dysregulation, immune function changes and oxidative DNA damage in mice. This oxidative DNA damage may contribute to the initiation and increased risk of cancer.