Prospector

Nutrigenomics

One of the reasons that the connection between diet and health is so difficult to pin down is because of the different responses to food between people.
It is well known that 7 of the top ten causes of disease death can be affected by diet. Examples are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer.
It is also well known that genetics play an important part in how we react to diet. One person may become obese while another remains thin from the same menu.

The combination of these facts has led to the science of nutrigenomics.

From the UC Davis website:
Just as pharmacogenomics has led to the concept of “personalized medicine” and “designer drugs”, so will the new field of nutrigenomics open the way for “personalized nutrition.” In other words, by understanding our nutritional needs, our nutritional status, and our genotype, nutrigenomics should enable individuals to manage better their health and well-being by precisely matching their diets with their unique genetic makeup.

This website has information and links with the latest information in the field.

Welcome to Nutrigenomics.UCDavis.edu

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