Nutrigenomics: The new way forward for your nutritional needs?

February 21st, 2008 | by the health blogger |

Nutrigenomics

It sometimes confusing when one is bombarded with disparate views on various health topics. For example, one minute we are told that coffee is good for us, the next we are told that it is bad. What the…!? Okay, confusing is not the right word…maybe frustrating? Annoying? Sort it out Mr. Scientist? You get my point.

I’m about to present to you a fascinating way to discover the benefits of foods catered specifically for you (soon), yes you the individual! Well, it’s nothing really to do with me. I came across an interview conducted by Dr. John Berardi where he interviewed Dr. El-Sohemy in regards to ‘Nutrigenomics’. I found it so interesting I had to publish the article here.

Here’s an extract from the email I received from Dr.Berardi:

For example, what if I were to tell you that:

- Coffee reduces your risk of heart disease by 3x,
if you have one very specific gene

- However, if you have the opposite gene, your risk
goes up 10x

Also, what if I were to tell you that:

- Fish oil lowers blood lipids (like triglycerides),
if you have one very specific gene

- However, if you have the opposite gene, you don’t
get the same benefits

In addition, what if I were to tell you that:

- 3-5 cups of green tea per day is highly
beneficial, if you have one very specific gene

- However, if you have the opposite gene, you’ll
only need 1-2 cups for the same benefits

Well, I’m going to be telling you all of these things - and
more - in the following interview, an interview that
promises to change the way you view nutrition.

So without further to do, here’s the link:

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/members/showthread.php?t=10829

or alternatively:

http://www.t-nation.com/article/diet_and_nutrition/applied_nutrigenomics&cr=

P.S. I highly recommend Dr. Berardi’s ‘Precision Nutrition’ programme for weight loss/gain and healthier eating recipes.

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