Nutrigenomix

 Genetic  variation determines not only the color of our eyes and hair, but how we metabolize and utilize the  foods, nutrients and supplements we ingest. Nutrigenomics is the science that applies genomic  information and advanced technologies to uncover the relationship between genes, nutrition and  human health. The term nutrigenomics refers to both the study of how the food, beverages and  supplements we consume affects our genes and how our genes can influence our body’s response  to what we consume.  

  Nearly 50 million couples worldwide experience infertility. Although the causes of infertility are often  complicated and difficult to identify, health and lifestyle factors affect the ability of both men and  women to reproduce. In women, older age, inability to produce ova (mature oocytes), and presence  of endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can play a large role in infertility. Among  men, sperm count and quality are variable and play an important role in successful fertilization.   For both sexes, factors known to affect fertility include the viability of gametes (in women, oocytes,  and in men, sperm), hormonal imbalances, presence of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s),  substance use, over- or under-weight, and past or present chronic disease. Clearly, many  contributing factors must align for healthy fertilization and pregnancy to occur. One of these   factors is nutrition. There is mounting evidence to support the relationship between various   dietary components and fertility, but the effects of nutritional interventions on fertility remain   unclear because of variations in response to those interventions across individuals. 

 Nutrition is a key factor that contributes to success in sport. The foods, fluids and supplements   you choose in training and competition will impact your performance, adaptations to training,   body composition, and risk of illness or injury. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an Olympian,  in competitive sports an athlete’s nutritional strategies are vital to athletic success. Dietary and  supplement strategies in both training and competition should be individually assessed and  guided. Knowing about your genes and following tailored sport nutrition guidelines aligned with  your personal genetic profile can assist you in optimizing athletic performance while decreasing  injury risk. 

  Nutrition is one of the most important lifestyle factors affecting your risk for developing certain  diseases and has a significant impact on overall well-being. Over the past decade, there has   been growing recognition of the importance of how genes influence our nutritional status, which  directly impacts our health. The human genome consists of about 25,000 genes and virtually all  can exist in different forms. The variations in our genes make us unique from one another. Genetic  variation determines not only the colour of our eyes and hair, but how we metabolise and utilise the  foods, nutrients and supplements we ingest. Nutrigenomics is the science that applies genomic  information and advanced technologies to uncover the relationship between genes, nutrition and  human health. The term nutrigenomics refers to both the study of how the food, beverages and  supplements we consume affects our genes and how our genes can influence our body’s  response to what we consume.