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Nutrient-Gene Interaction

Meaning

Nutrient-gene interaction, a core concept in nutritional genomics, describes the complex, reciprocal relationship where dietary components directly or indirectly influence gene expression and, conversely, an individual’s genetic polymorphisms dictate their physiological response to specific nutrients. This interaction means that the same diet can elicit vastly different hormonal and metabolic outcomes in two individuals based on their unique genetic blueprint. Understanding these interactions is essential for crafting truly personalized nutritional protocols that optimize endocrine function and mitigate genetic predispositions to disease.