The ever-evolving field of nutrition research is pretty exciting—and at the intersection of food, nutrition, and our human genome is the wide spectrum of nutritional genomics research. What is that, you ask? Nutritional genomics research (aka nutrigenomics) explores how the food we eat and other environmental factors directly affect our genes’ functioning—specifically in regards to…
Nutrigenomics is a branch of genomics that aims to identify the best types of food for your genetic makeup. Of all the external factors to which we are exposed as human beings, diet is one of the most influential throughout our lives. What is a personalized nutrition? Firstly, because consuming food is…
It’s true that our DNA plays an essential role in the potential onset of diseases. Whether it’s heart disease, various types of cancer, depression, Alzheimer’s disease or obesity, some people are more prone than others simply due to genetic causes. However, in recent years, research has shown that there is another important factor at…
Obesity studies usually focus on identifying the differences between healthy and obese people, rather than looking at what factors protect healthy people from becoming obese. The study An international study published in the journal Cell has identified a gene related to thinness and weight gain resistance. The protective action of a variant of…
Foods that are healthier for you may be different from those that work for others. There is no healthy diet that works for everyone. People respond to food in such an individual way that everyone needs a customized diet plan, according to the results of a study that looked at the effects of genetics, the…
In recent years, studies have been conducted indicating that reducing and spacing meals at well-defined time intervals has cellular aging, cardiovascular, neurological, functional and oncological benefits. Intermittent fasting Therefore, intermittent fasting is booming as an alternative dietary approach. This type of nutritional approach aims to establish caloric restriction in food by limiting the…
A new study has shown that indole, a natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower, could help reduce non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-induced inflammation. Cruciferous vegetables and Microbiota The intestinal microbiota and certain cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts or kale, have in their makeup a substance called indole…
Our first course, the Online Course on Nutrigenomics for professionals of Nutrition is now available. The role of nutrition professionals in the maintenance of human health in the coming years will be the key, as well as the need for training through our courses in Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics. The Course Objectives Throughout the new Online…
An international group of scientists led by the University of Granada (UGR) has demonstrated that the long-term intake of sunflower or fish oils damages the liver and can cause a series of alterations in it, giving rise to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH, which causes inflammation of the liver that is not caused by alcohol abuse,…
An introduction Imagine with me for a moment: Joe, the quirky, astute, dedicated scientist, approaches his laboratory for the day’s research. He opens the large double doors and begins to run routine safety checks. Equipment expiration dates are within range, ventilation systems are adequate, emergency showers and eyewash stations are functional. Joe settles upon himself…