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Putting It Together: Diet, Genetics, Microbiome, and Health

Putting It Together: Diet, Genetics, Microbiome, and Health
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Author(s): Taiba Shahzad (University of Narowal, Pakistan), Arooj Fatima Tul Zahra (Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia), Ayesha Naeem (Forman Christian College University, Pakistan), Samra Hayat Khan (National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan)and Sehrish Sohail (National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 19
Source title: Nutrition Controversies and Advances in Autoimmune Disease
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Srikanta Patnaik (SOA University, India & Interscience Institute of Management and Technology, India), Ahmed M. Hamad (Benha University, Egypt), Debjyoti Paul (Amity University, Kolkata, India), Pushan Kumar Dutta (Amity University, Kolkata, India)and Muhammad Shafiq (Guangzhou University, China & Shenyang Normal University, China)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5528-2.ch005

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Abstract

This chapter thoroughly examines the interrelationships among nutrition, genetics, and the microbiome, clarifying their collective influence on human health and the defense against chronic illnesses. This text delves into the crucial significance of diet in regulating physiological processes, including metabolic pathways, hormonal equilibrium, and immune system effectiveness. This study focuses on the burgeoning discipline of nutrigenomics, which underscores the impact of dietary components on gene expression and their potential to alleviate hereditary predispositions to different health disorders. Furthermore, the chapter explores the substantial impact of the microbiome on human health, which is mediated by dietary and genetic connections. The chapter concludes by proposing personalized dietary strategies that take into account an individual's genetic composition and microbial profiles. This approach offers a potential avenue for achieving optimal health and preventing diseases by leveraging the complex interplay between diet, genetics, and interactions within the microbiome.

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