Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics are two fields of study that focus on the relationship between nutrition and genetics.

Nutrigenomics

Nutrigenomics is the study of how nutrients in food interact with the genes in our body to affect our health.

In nutrigenomics, researchers study how nutrients in food can influence the expression of genes in our bodies. This can help us understand how certain nutrients can affect our risk of developing certain diseases, and how we may be able to use nutrition to prevent or manage these conditions. For example, research in nutrigenomics has shown that certain nutrients, such as folate, can help protect against certain types of birth defects by regulating the expression of genes involved in human  development.

Nutrigenetics

Nutrigenetics, on the other hand, is the study of how our genetic makeup can affect the way we respond to different nutrients in our diet.

Nutrigenetics focuses on how our individual genetic makeup can affect the way we respond to different nutrients in our diet. This can help us understand why some people may be more sensitive to certain nutrients than others, and how we can tailor our diets to meet our unique nutritional needs based on our genetic makeup. For example, research in nutrigenetics has shown that some people may have a genetic variation that makes them more sensitive to the effects of caffeine, and may need to limit their caffeine intake to avoid negative health effects.

In a Nutshell

Overall, both nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics are important fields of study that can help us better understand the relationship between nutrition and genetics, and how we can use this information to improve health.

At SNiP Nutrigenomics, we use both approaches, nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics, to develop a science-based, fully customized nutritional solution based on your unique genetic blueprint. CODE Complex contains key vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, to give your body what your body needs.