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Personalized Nutrition: Tailoring Dietary Recommendations through Genetic Insights

Authors :
Saiful Singar
Ravinder Nagpal
Bahram H. Arjmandi
Neda S. Akhavan
Source :
Nutrients, Vol 16, Iss 16, p 2673 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Personalized nutrition (PN) represents a transformative approach in dietary science, where individual genetic profiles guide tailored dietary recommendations, thereby optimizing health outcomes and managing chronic diseases more effectively. This review synthesizes key aspects of PN, emphasizing the genetic basis of dietary responses, contemporary research, and practical applications. We explore how individual genetic differences influence dietary metabolisms, thus underscoring the importance of nutrigenomics in developing personalized dietary guidelines. Current research in PN highlights significant gene–diet interactions that affect various conditions, including obesity and diabetes, suggesting that dietary interventions could be more precise and beneficial if they are customized to genetic profiles. Moreover, we discuss practical implementations of PN, including technological advancements in genetic testing that enable real-time dietary customization. Looking forward, this review identifies the robust integration of bioinformatics and genomics as critical for advancing PN. We advocate for multidisciplinary research to overcome current challenges, such as data privacy and ethical concerns associated with genetic testing. The future of PN lies in broader adoption across health and wellness sectors, promising significant advancements in public health and personalized medicine.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20726643
Volume :
16
Issue :
16
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nutrients
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2c093f8b76ef4d4c86521f7fdcd949da
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162673