A SYSTEMS BIOLOGY APPROACH
“To understand the body's need better, we need to understand the body. Deficiencies can be based on lifestyle choices.”
Systems biology is the study of the interactions and behaviour of the components of biological entities, including molecules, cells, organs, and organisms, helping us to understand why we are different and what we need to optimise our health.
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Systems biology of personalised nutrition
Personalized nutrition is here to stay, and more information on metabolic processes in the areas of nutrition and health is becoming available for use in personalized nutrition.
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Different needs for different athletes
The article outlines the different nutritional needs for different athletes, highlighting a personalised nutrition approach must extend beyond professional athletes but also to everyone engaged on physical exercise.
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Engage with our bodies needs
By ensuring that we engage with our bodies true needs, we can then begin to understand what our bodies nutritional needs are and then supplement for this.
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Vitamin D and Systems Biology
This paper, published in Nutrients journal, investigates the implications of vitamin and mineral supplements on immune function and inflammation, especially in the context of COVID-19 and other viral infections. The study reviews current evidence on specific nutrients, like vitamins D, C, zinc, and selenium, emphasizing their roles in immune health. Findings suggest that while these supplements can support immune responses, excessive intake may be counterproductive. The authors encourage further research to determine optimal dosages for enhancing immunity without adverse effects.
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Varying calcium needs and your true requirements
The paper describes the adverse effects of chronic exposure to high calcium intakes are an increase in the prevalence of kidney stones and hypercalcemia.
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Biomarkers in nutritional epidemiology: applications, needs and new horizons
By examining population genetics and gene-environment interactions, the article emphasizes the potential for personalized medicine, where treatments could be tailored based on individual genetic profiles.
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The balance between food and dietary supplements in the general population
Supplements continue to be used by an increasing proportion of the population, so their contribution to diet, health and disease needs to be monitored