Can what we eat change our genes expression?
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https://doi.org/10.18041/2390-0512/biociencias.2.9655Keywords:
Epigenetics, nutrition, Gene expression, diet, DiseaseAbstract
The study of heritable and reversible molecular processes that regulate gene expression without directly affecting DNA sequence has been called epigenetics. These molecular processes can be subject to environment-dependent variations, such as the quality of diet, which is being the subject of extensive research as it reflects a greater predisposition or protection regarding development of diseases due to the influence of specific eating habits. In this regard, some constituents of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals are beginning to be called “epigenetic aliments” as they have the ability to modulate the expression of genes associated with disease, whereby a novel concept and therapeutic alternative such as precision nutrition arises. In this way, the programming of physiological systems could be intervened through beneficial dietary habits that impact the offspring of obese mothers up to beneficial epigenetic reprogramming in malnourished patients.
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