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            ethical considerations surrounding genomic data sharing,   nutritional tracking, ultimately leading to better health
            the  high  variability  of  multiomics  data  in  biological   outcomes. The role of nutrients in regulating gene activity,
            samples, and the shortage of skilled professionals in   both directly and indirectly, opens up new pathways for
            big data generation, analysis, and management must be   PN in the prevention and treatment of chronic health
            addressed to ensure the continued advancement of PN.  conditions.

              With advancements in omics techniques, the concept of   We  are  entering  an  era  defined  by  PN,  PF,  and
            food has evolved beyond being merely a source of energy,   molecular food design, which is reshaping our approach to
            macronutrients, and micronutrients. It is now recognized   health and wellness. This shift calls for the development of
            as a key determinant of overall health and well-being.  global scientific, clinical, social, and educational initiatives
              The intricate relationship between micronutrients   focused on PPM to foster this emerging branch. As we look
            and gene expression plays a crucial role in various   to the future, digital advancements will propel PN-based
            pathophysiological processes and offers valuable insights   therapies to new levels of accessibility, personalization, and
            into disease prevention. Understanding these interactions   precision. Technologies such as ML and big data analytics
            can help delay the onset of chronic disorders, paving the   are set to revolutionize the medical nutrition sector, while
            way for more targeted and effective nutritional strategies.  their integration into wearable devices, mobile platforms,
                                                               and smart devices will further enhance accessibility for
              Emerging technologies in omics-guided applications,   patients.
            such as nutrigenomics and deep phenotyping, have
            enabled the collection of extensive data on genetic   In the coming years, the integration of PF, PN,
            markers, clinical indicators, precise body composition   systems biology, and general pathology will yield valuable
            metrics, and dietary consumption. The complex interplay   insights into areas such as host–microbiome interactions,
            between genetics, dietary habits,  and lifestyle  influences   nutritional immunology, pathogen resistance in food
            an individual’s risk of developing CVD. For instance, in   microorganisms, and farm–animal production. This
            cases of hypercholesterolemia, a key challenge lies in the   unified approach will also help us better understand post-
            misalignment between genes regulating lipid metabolism   harvest phenomena by linking genetic and environmental
            and the modern diet,  compounded by various lifestyle   responses, ultimately identifying key bionetworks that
            factors. The primary challenge in both PN and PPM   influence health outcomes.
            is effectively translating these insights into clinically
            actionable and relevant recommendations for improved   Acknowledgments
            health outcomes.                                   We would like to especially thank Joaquín Parodi Román
              A deeper understanding of nutrient–gene–metabolite   and Carmen Escobedo Monge for their technical support
            pathways will enable a more integrated approach to   in the preparation and presentation of this article.
            cellular studies at different levels. In this context, the
            interactions between gut microbiota and food should   Funding
            be thoroughly assessed. PN should focus on selecting   None.
            the most appropriate foods for each individual, based
            on their effects on gene expression and gut microbiota   Conflict of interest
            composition. In addition to their primary function as an   The authors declare they have no competing interests.
            energy source, foods will increasingly be chosen for their
            bioactive components.                              Author contributions
              PN has the potential to revolutionize health-care by   Conceptualization: Sergey Suchkov, Marlene Escobedo-
            offering tailored meal plans and progress tracking, designed   Monge, Veronika Polyakova
            to align with an individual’s unique characteristics and   Visualization:  Veronika  Polyakova, Olga Goryacheva,
            health goals. To fully grasp the integrated relationship   Elena Antonova, Robert H. Lustig, Sofia Blokh,
            between PN and health, it is essential to understand the   Natalya Andronova, Marina Borisovna Moyseyak,
            underlying  mechanisms  governing systemic  flexibility.   Timur Vlasov, Aleksandr Tuykavin
            Many of these mechanisms are influenced by PN, directly   Writing–original draft: Sergey Suchkov, Veronika
            impacting health outcomes and overall well-being.     Polyakova, Marlene Escobedo-Monge
              Following PN guidelines can significantly enhance   Writing–review & editing:  Sergey Suchkov, Marlene
            disease  management  by  focusing  on  diet-based     Escobedo- Monge, Veronika Polyakova, Natalya
            biochemistry, insulin regulation, nutrient absorption, and   Andronova


            Volume 4 Issue 3 (2025)                         77                          doi: 10.36922/GTM025080017
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