RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Use of Personalized Nutrition Based on Genetic Polymorphisms to Reduce Disease Risk
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 21
SP 9
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989771321003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/21/9.abstract
AB Genetic variations can affect how nutrients are metabolized, while nutrient deficiencies can have an effect on genetic variation. This article discusses the future challenges and present ethical considerations in the use of personalized nutrition based on genetic polymorphisms that increase an individual's risk for developing, or susceptibility to, marginal nutritional deficiency.