The Science of Nutrigenomics
Rapid advances in the understanding of human genes has created the new science of Nutrigenomics - the study of the relationship between nutrient intake and our unique genetic code. The research of leading experts in the fields of biotechnology, genomics, medicine and nutrition has created this exciting new health arena.

The Journal of the American Dietetic Association predicts that Nutrigenomics
is the "next technological and commercial frontier emerging from genomics."

Why is Nutrigenomics important?
While some DNA is common to all people, there are variables within genes known as polymorphisms. When they occur they may be responsible for differences in the protein product of that gene, proteins which play key roles in important body processes. Current research has determined how genetic variation affects our body's ability to utilize nutrients and remove toxins. Your health is a result of how these processes interact with environmental and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress, smoking and alcohol.

By learning about the specific nature of some genes, you'll find out how their variations (polymorphisms) affect the way in which your body manages its nutrition and detoxification processes. By testing for these variations you can learn if these body processes are functioning below their optimum level. Every individual has a predetermined susceptibility to disease based on his or her genetic profile. Now through genetic knowledge you can help offset the health risks they might create.

How do Nutrigenomics and genetic research benefit you?
You and Your Genes:
By discovering your own genetic code you can begin to be pro-active in taking care of your health. It is important that you provide your body with the right balance of nutrients in order for your unique set of enzymes to function at their optimum level.

By discovering and understanding the make-up of these specific genes, you can adjust your diet and lifestyle to meet your specific genetic needs and improve your health and well-being.

Research shows that dietary intervention and carefully
chosen supplements can compensate for your genes' predisposed
weaknesses and help prevent or cure chronic disease.

You will be able to make lifestyle choices based on information that is specific to you, and you alone, and create a unique health program. Nutrigenomics creates an opportunity for you to take control of your health like never before. Contained in your DNA is an accurate dietary and supplement prescription which we can translate for your knowledge.

Articles & Research
For more about the science of Nutrigenomics, you can go to our research pages. For an up to date review on the current discourse in this study and where the research is headed, read the following article in the articles section:

Nutrigenomics: The next wave in nutrition research
By Dr.Nancy Fogg-Johnson and Alex Merolli (Life Sciences Alliance, Pleasanton, CA)