Diet and the epigenome

Yi Zhang and Tatiana G. Kutateladze ()
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Yi Zhang: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Tatiana G. Kutateladze: University of Colorado School of Medicine

Nature Communications, 2018, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-3

Abstract: Over the past decade, remarkable breakthroughs in our understanding of epigenetic biology have coincided with an increased public interest in the impact of diet and lifestyle choices on health. It is well established that a balanced diet enhances life expectancy and helps to prevent or treat certain diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, and mental disorders. However, the biological mechanisms underlying these effects are not yet well understood. In this commentary, we highlight several recent studies that report on a potential link between dietary factors and alterations in epigenetic pathways, providing compelling insight into the possible effects of environmental factors on fundamental biological processes.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-05778-1

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