Nutrigenomics: The Scientific Foundation of Personalized Nutrition

Nutrigenomics is an emerging scientific field that studies how genetic variations affect individual requirements, absorption, metabolism, and utilization of nutrients. Each person's genes are unique, and these differences directly affect our responses to different nutrients.

For example, some individuals may require more vitamin B12 or folic acid due to genetic variations, while others may be more sensitive to caffeine. By analyzing personal genomes, we can develop more precise nutritional recommendations and avoid one-size-fits-all approaches.

Modern genetic testing technology enables us to identify nutrition-related genetic variations, including genes affecting vitamin metabolism, mineral absorption, fatty acid processing, and antioxidant capacity. This information provides a scientific basis for developing personalized nutrition plans.

Benefits of personalized nutrition include: improved nutrient utilization efficiency, reduced side effect risks, optimized health outcomes, and prevention of diet-related chronic diseases.