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Nutrigenomics
CESGEN blog articles in the Nutrigenomics category.
What can the Inuit teach us about omega-3?
The Inuit story shows why eating fish counts, what trials say about supplements and how genetics can change your response.
Read →Fish or algae? Your genes and your omega-3
Your body makes some EPA from plant omega-3, and FADS1/FADS2 variants shape how much. Oily fish and algal oil supply ready-made EPA and DHA.
Read →Does broccoli taste bitter? It may be your genes
A taste receptor in two common versions helps explain why broccoli tastes different from person to person. How it works, plus kitchen tricks.
Read →Milk: why some people tolerate it and others don't
One DNA letter near the lactase gene is linked to digesting milk in adulthood. See how the mechanism works and how to put that knowledge to use.
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