As the Human Genome Project
(HGP) began winding down, scientists started questioning if the interaction
between genes and food bioactive compounds could positively or negatively
influence an individual's health. In order to assess this interaction between
genes and nutrients, the term “Nutrigenomics” was created. Hence, Nutrigenomics
corresponds to the use of biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, genomics,
proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics to seek out and
explain the existing reciprocal interactions between genes and nutrients at a
molecular level. The discovery of these interactions (gene-nutrient) will aid
the prescription of customized diets according to each individual's genotype.
Thus, it will be possible to mitigate the symptoms of existing diseases or to
prevent future illnesses, especially in the area of Nontransmissible Chronic
Diseases (NTCDs), which are currently considered an important world public
health problem. You can get a jump-start on this new science—if you are
not already doing so—by embracing a Longevity Lifestyle. It matters! (www.LongevityLifestylematters.com)
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