Anything that changes the way individuals and medical professionals view nutrition is undoubtedly going to be reflected in other areas. And an obvious one, no doubt, is the food industry. Whatever the real difference gene variations make in terms of health, the reality is this: The more that's discovered, the more reactions are going to be experienced in different ways, and on different levels.
It's already the case that foods are sold that are enriched in some way, or it's highlighted how they're rich in certain nutrients. At the same time, foods for specific diets, such as keto, to treat certain ailments are also available. As nutrigenomics advances, nutrition plans can be created for certain genetic groups (viaIndian Journal of Horticulture).
There have long been diets and food products targeted at specific health conditions keto is aimed at lowering blood sugar levels and tackling type 2 diabetes, for example (perHealthline). This is whereby a variant of one gene has led to a disorder of some kind and there's a direct connection. However, nutrigenomics is more expansive, and more complex perhaps, as it may be that a number of genetic variations impact a number of different responses to nutrition. It's when these multiple changes are combined that they create an outcome.
The result is food that's created to deal with these differences. A University of Auckland study, highlighted in aHealthy Food Guidearticle, focuses on a gene-diet factor in why Crohn's disease is higher in New Zealand, and one area in particular. The guide explains, "The research team is studying the link between foods eaten by people with Crohn's disease and different variations of the disease-related genes. Information about lifestyle and symptoms are also collected to learn more about the disease and potentially to allow tailoring of foods to genetic type."
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How Nutrigenomics Explores Links Between Nutrition And Genes - Health Digest
