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Episode 23: Nutritional Epigenetics | How nutrition can alter gene expression | Part 2

April 25, 2025 • Dr Anika Rouf and Michelle Brown • Season 1 • Episode 23

In part two of this series, Michelle and Anika continue exploring the fascinating world of epigenetics, with a focus on the importance of the preconception period for fertility and pregnancy outcomes. They delve deeper into how nutrition and other environmental factors can influence gene expression without changing the DNA sequence. This episode highlights emerging studies, including the Agouti mice study, to illustrate how early dietary exposures can shape long-term health. Michelle and Anika explain how specific nutrients such as methyl donors, acetyl-CoA, and bioactive compounds can impact epigenetic markers through processes like DNA methylation and histone modification. They also share practical analogies to make these complex scientific concepts easy to understand.

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