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Ethical Issues In Epigenetics And Nutrigenomics

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A strongly held belief claims that a person's set of genes determines and limits his physical traits and capabilities. However recent improvements in Epigenetics, and particularly in Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics show otherwise. Therefore, the major aim of this study is to testify with the importance of Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics in enhancing one's health and performance beyond genetic limitations. Consequently, successive contributions of these sciences to major fields -such as weight management, disease prevention and life span research- are thoroughly discussed. This paper's showings are primarily based on published studies and journals regarding the subject, because of the novelty of the fields of interest. Eventually enough support is established in favor of the thesis, however, ethical issues are yet to be considered. Keywords: Nutrigenetics, Nutrigenomics, Epigenetics, health, performance, genome, genetic limitations, weight management, disease prevention, life span research

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