Extracts of rosemary or hemerocallis fulva and methods of using same to promote circadian rhythm

摘要

Provided are process of regulating expression of one or more genes or proteins involved in circadian rhythm. A subject such as a cell is administered or contacted to an extract of rosemary, an extract of hemerocallis fulva, or combinations thereof, optionally provided as a component of a dietary supplement. The presence of one or more active agents in the extracts administered at a targeted administration time alters the expression of one or more genes or proteins involved in circadian rhythm, illustratively CLOCK, BMAL1, FBXL3, FBXL21, or SIRT1.