In Crisium, Espaço Naturae collaborates with Nutrigenética, which helps every person choose the ideal food products – Photo: Elu Studio

We live in a world where the standard Western diet prevails, but rarely takes into account the individuality of each person. Eating excess calories, consuming predominantly ultra-processed carbohydrates, and not thinking about food choices are socially acceptable behaviors, but unhealthy. We often lose the habit of eating a healthy and varied diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and oilseeds. Moreover, we ignore a fundamental factor: nutritional needs are unique.

Food is not limited to nutrition, it includes biological, psychological and social aspects. In the past, nutritional re-education focused primarily on changing our psychological behavior in pursuit of effectiveness in the external world. Today, you can count on tools combined with therapy and nutritional monitoring (AcN) to analyze each individual’s history in detail.

Espaço Naturae is known for its healthy cooking courses, baby food and excellent nutritional support – Photo: Elu Studio

Humans are born with genetic information that controls how cells function, known as DNA. While it may seem like they are doomed to a predetermined fate, the reality is more complex. Genes can increase susceptibility to certain behaviors and diseases, but they do not act in isolation. Environment and behavior play a fundamental role.

A striking example is diabetes. Heredity is a risk factor, but the development of the disease largely depends on lifestyle. For example, consuming too much sugar requires the body to produce more insulin to process energy, which increases the risk of developing diabetes. However, eating a healthy diet and exercising can reverse the course of the disease, even in cases of prediabetes.

Sarah Daminelli, nutritionist working at Espaço Naturae – Photo: Elu Studio

Today, nutrition has become much more precise, especially thanks to nutrigenetics. “This approach allows food choices to be made based on each person’s genetics,” explains Sarah Daminelli, a functional clinical nutritionist specializing in metabolic assessment working at Espaço Naturae. DNA testing, which can be easily collected from saliva, provides important information that can be used to provide personalized recommendations, the expert says.

Nutrigenetics identifies individual responses to different nutrients, recognizing that each person has unique genetics. Small changes in DNA, known as “polymorphisms,” affect how the body responds to food. In addition, a tendency towards the development of certain diseases, such as gluten intolerance or a predisposition to diabetes, can be anticipated. “It is important to note that nutrigenetics is not a diagnosis. This is a predictive analysis that contributes to the prevention of diseases and facilitates medical diagnosis,” emphasizes Daminelli.

Nutrigenetics aligns with the 4Ps of medicine: predictive, preventative, personalized and collaborative. It all starts with analyzing the effects of each person’s DNA to develop, if necessary, highly personalized preventive measures. The patient plays a critical role by actively participating in the process and becoming an important ally in nutritional support.

Food is not limited to nutrition, it includes biological, psychological and social aspects. Photo: Boaventura Filmes

Today, nutrigenetics is so relevant that even high-level athletes and bodybuilders are using it to eliminate uncertainties, improve physical fitness, personalize diet, and promote healthier, longer lives.

Advanced medical science at Espaço Naturae

Espaço Naturae, known for its healthy cooking courses, baby food and excellent nutritional support, presented Nutrigenética at Crisium. Beyond individual change, it also promotes healthy eating behavior in the local community, transforming the food landscape. Through cutting-edge technology, taste and fun, Espaço Naturae encourages the adoption of habits that improve well-being.

In Crisium, Espaço Naturae collaborates with Nutrigenética, which helps every person choose the ideal food products – Photo: Elu Studio

If you want to get to know your genetics better and explore all the possibilities your body has to offer, Espaço Naturae is the right place. Thanks to the expertise of nutritionist Sarah Daminelli, the patient has access to a precise care protocol according to individual needs, based on Nutrigenetic reports that use advanced technology. This is an opportunity to look within and work with your body in a way that benefits your health.