What is nutrinomics?

Nutrinomics is a term that combines "nutrition" and "omics," which refers to the study of large-scale biological data. Nutrinomics specifically focuses on understanding the interactions between nutrients and genes in the human body. It involves the use of advanced technologies such as genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics to analyze how individual genetic variations affect responses to dietary components, and how diet influences gene expression and metabolism.

 

The goal of nutrinomics is to personalize nutrition recommendations based on an individual's genetic makeup and other biological factors. By understanding the complex interplay between genes and nutrients, researchers aim to optimize dietary interventions for health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of various health conditions. Nutrinomics has implications for fields such as personalized medicine, nutritional therapy, and public health policy.