ASHWIN Fanicon Sammanasunathan

Dr. ASHWIN Fanicon Sammanasunathan


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 February 2024 in Nutrients
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SMSamy Mansour
Samy Mansour
SASaif M. I. Alkhaaldi
Saif M. I. Alkhaaldi
ASASHWIN Fanicon Sammanasunathan
ASHWIN Fanicon Sammanasunathan
SISaleh M. Ibrahim
Saleh M. Ibrahim
JFJoviana William Farhat
Joviana William Farhat
BABasem Al-Omari
Basem Al-Omari
Background: Obesity is a complex metabolic disorder that is associated with several diseases. Recently, precision nutrition (PN) has emerged as a tailored approach to provide individualised dietary recommendations. Aim: This review discusses the major intrinsic and extrinsic components considered when applying PN during the management of obesity and common associated chronic conditions. Results: The review identified three main PN components: gene–nutrient interactions, intestinal microbiota, and lifestyle factors. Genetic makeup significantly contributes to inter-individual variations in dietary behaviours, with advanced genome sequencing and population genetics aiding in detecting gene variants associated with obesity. Additionally, PN-based host-microbiota evaluation emerges as an advanced therapeutic tool, impacting disease control and prevention. The gut microbiome’s composition regulates diverse responses to nutritional recommendations. Several studies highlight PN’s effectiveness in improving diet quality and enhancing adherence to physical activity among obese patients. PN is a key strategy for addressing obesity-related risk factors, encompassing dietary patterns, body weight, fat, blood lipids, glucose levels, and insulin resistance. Conclusion: PN stands out as a feasible tool for effectively managing obesity, considering its ability to integrate genetic and lifestyle factors. The application of PN-based approaches not only improves current obesity conditions but also holds promise for preventing obesity and its associated complications in the long term.