Registered Dietitian + Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience
Jennifer helps clients unlock the power of their DNA to achieve optimal health and wellness, providing personalized nutrition plans which take individual genetics into consideration.
NUTRIGENOMICS
Genetic Variation and Nutritional Response
Individuals have unique genetic makeups that can influence how their bodies metabolize and utilize nutrients. For instance, some people may have gene variants that make them more susceptible to deficiencies or toxicities of certain nutrients.
Gene Expression
Nutrients and dietary components can affect the expression of genes. This means that what we eat can turn certain genes on or off, potentially impacting health outcomes. For example, omega-3 fatty acids might influence genes involved in inflammation.
Personalized Nutrition
By understanding an individual’s genetic profile, nutrigenomics can help tailor dietary recommendations to optimize health and prevent or manage diseases. This personalized approach to nutrition aims to provide more effective dietary interventions compared to generalized guidelines.
Disease Prevention and Management
Nutrigenomics has the potential to contribute to the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers by identifying genetic predispositions and providing targeted dietary strategies.
Nutrient-Gene Interactions
Research in nutrigenomics focuses on how different nutrients interact with genes at the molecular level. This includes studying how nutrients can influence gene mutation rates, DNA repair mechanisms, and other genetic processes. Overall, nutrigenomics represents a convergence of nutrition, genetics, and molecular biology, with the goal of enhancing individual health through tailored nutritional advice based on genetic profiles.
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