Prof. David M. Mutch leads a nutrigenomics research program at the University of Guelph to investigate how fatty acid-gene interactions contribute to the development of obesity and obesity-related complications. Using animal models, cell culture and human trials, his research program has uncovere...
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Prof. David M. Mutch leads a nutrigenomics research program at the University of Guelph to investigate how fatty acid-gene interactions contribute to the development of obesity and obesity-related complications. Using animal models, cell culture and human trials, his research program has uncovered that fatty acid desaturase (FADS) genes are not only important for the synthesis of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, but also influence overall cardiometabolic health. This has prompted his team to investigate if knowledge of FADS genes can be used to personalize omega-3 dietary habits to improve an individual’s health and well-being. His ultimate goal is to use this knowledge to improve omega-3 dietary intake in the Canadian population.
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