Nutrigenetically tailored diets can result in better compliance
with weight management goals, as well as longer-term BMI
reduction and improvements in blood glucose levels, says new
research.
Chr Hansen regards nutrigenomics as technology to underlie the food
industry's future away from one-size-fits-all nutrition, and has
placed exploration of this area high-up on its R&D agenda.
Companies offering personalised nutrition testing are jumping the
gun because the science behind nutrigenomics is not enough to
support the claims, says an article in New Scientist.
Science fiction or science fact? Could we soon be stopping off for
a quick genetic test to let us know which foods and supplements to
take to reduce our risks of certain diseases?
WellGen has secured $3 million in series B financing, which it will
use to fund human clinical trials of its ingredients developed
through nutrigenomics to target obesity and inflammation.
