Nutrition and Health
Nutrition and genetic tests have become increasingly popular for understanding how our genes may influence our dietary needs and overall health. Here are some key points about them:
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Genetic Testing: This involves analyzing an individual‘s DNA to identify variations (polymorphisms) in genes that may impact various aspects of health, including metabolism, nutrient absorption, and predisposition to certain conditions like obesity or cardiovascular diseases.
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Nutrigenetics: This field explores how genetic variations affect the body‘s response to nutrients and dietary components. For example, variations in genes encoding enzymes involved in nutrient metabolism (like MTHFR for folate metabolism) can influence how efficiently someone processes certain nutrients.
