THE NUTRIGENOMIC AS A METHOD OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES

Authors

  • Samantha Assakawa Ludgero da Silva Universidade Federal do Tocantins - UFT
  • Raphael Sanzio Pimenta Federal University of Tocantins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20873/uftv6-7029

Keywords:

genome, gene expression, food, disease prevention

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The incidence of chronic non-communicable nutritional diseases is increasing worldwide, consequently the search and improvement of treatments and means of prevention as well. With the completion of the Human Genome project in 2003 it has been possible to gain a better understanding of the expression of genes in the human organism. As one of the ramifications of this event, then comes the area of nutrigenomics (science that has studied the interactions between food and the genes of a given individual). Foods contain compounds that may favor gene expression in the body of those who consume them. Eating habits, the quest for quality of life, stress, exposure to pollutants and other factors reveal the need for an individualized diet. With nutrigenomics this will be possible, as well as the reduction of expenses (with hospitalizations, surgeries, and pharmacological treatments), prevention and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, fibromyalgia among others.

Keywords: genes, foods and diet.

Published

2019-09-18

How to Cite

Assakawa Ludgero da Silva, S., & Pimenta, R. S. (2019). THE NUTRIGENOMIC AS A METHOD OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES. DESAFIOS - Revista Interdisciplinar Da Universidade Federal Do Tocantins, 6(3), 3–10. https://doi.org/10.20873/uftv6-7029

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