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Have you ever wondered why your husband, wife or friend can drink a cup of caffeinated coffee one hour before going to bed and have no trouble falling asleep? And say if you’re like me, when I consume coffee after 1:00 pm in the afternoon, I’m ‘counting sheep’ until 1:00 am trying to fall asleep. The answer might be in your genes… Researcher and scientists (locally at Uof T, in the US @ Harvard, UC Davis and Kansas State U) are studying the effect foods (and ingredients) have on gene expression. Nutrigenomics is a fast-moving field of research that combines molecular biology, genetics and nutrition to regulate gene expression through specific nutrients. By understanding the roles of specific nutrients and … Continue reading →