From gene to plate: Nutritional genomics and the second generation transgenics

In the present context, nutrition is essential for developing and preserving health, vitality, and resilience. Nutrigenomics can be conceptualized as integrating molecular-level genomics and nutrition at the intersection of genomics, diet, and health. Specific nutrients affect our body's homeostatic regulation and metabolic pathways, and any dysregulation leads to the progression of diet-related diseases. Nutrigenetics elucidates the primary contributing factor regarding the dietary and genetic variations that cause such a profound effect. The results of nutrigenomics are derived from research on nutritional intervention strategies that, in the end, prevent diet-related diseases. Dietary assessment and planning accuracy can be enhanced through biomarkers and precise nutrition. Multidisciplinary attributes are necessary for the successful implementation of nutrigenomics. In contrast to first-generation transgenic crops, second-generation transgenics prioritize improved product quality. This article explores the fundamentals of nutrigenomics, gene-nutrient interactions, application in the context of major chronic diseases, and new generational transgenic modification in food.