Northern Nutritionals

Tag: genetics

  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Type 2 Diabetes: Mechanisms, Markers, and Interventions

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    Karline Jensen
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    Type 2 diabetes can be assessed from the perspective of mitochondrial dysfunction as not just a side effect, but a factor in its progression. Symptoms like fatigue and difficulty concentrating can be a sign that mitochondria aren’t functioning properly, and that same underlying dysfunction may be feeding the disease process itself. When mitochondria are impaired,…

  • Metabolomics in Personalized Nutrition

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    Karline Jensen
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    Metabolomics is a rapidly evolving field that involves the analysis of metabolites within biological systems; by capturing the metabolic profile of individuals, metabolomics offers insights into the underlying biochemical processes influenced by diet, genetics, and environmental factors, and enables the identification of metabolic pathways affected by diet, thereby facilitating the development of targeted dietary interventions.…