Nutritional epigenetics

Nutritional epigenetics studies how the foods and nutrients we consume can influence gene activity without changing our DNA sequence. These dietary factors can modify chemical tags on our DNA or associated proteins, turning genes on or off. Such changes can affect processes like growth, metabolism, and disease risk, and may even be passed to future generations. In essence, what we eat doesn't just provide energy; it also can shape our genes' behavior, impacting health and development throughout life.