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Dietary Signaling

Meaning

Dietary Signaling is the intricate biological process by which ingested nutrients, specific food components, and overall energy status communicate with and modulate the body’s endocrine, metabolic, and cellular functions. This dynamic communication system involves food-derived molecules acting as direct ligands or modulating key metabolic sensors and gene expression. It is the fundamental link translating nutritional intake into systemic physiological responses and hormonal balance.