Epigenetics Essay
Epigenetic. Relationship between genes, lifestyle and health.
Brayan Alfonso Barroso
Miami Dade College
Proffesor: Dr. Evelyn Diaz
PSY2012
Have you ever wonder why our body changes and expresses in different ways through the years? We have a genetic code called DNA, containing the information about our body structure. Coupled with our DNA, there are also another structure called the epigenome, which expresses in one way or another according to external factors as the result of our activities in the outside world. The study of this phenomenon is called Epigenetics.
The body responses to the environment changes might vary among people. According to our genes, our lifestyle can change the way we look or even our health conditions. One of the more studied and influential factor in epigenetic transformations is the food we consume. Its nutrients are absorbed by our body, and a bad consumption of them might modify gene expression, specifically in the first periods of life. For this reason, moms’ diet while in pregnancy stage as well as the child feeding is important for their future life.
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, much of the …show more content…
We are switching our genes on and off with our diets. Because of that, we have the power of controlling our appearance and health, often for our hole life, and even for the future generations. For this reason, I will consider to eat a balanced diet, rich in vegetables and nutrients that can help my body to function in a proper way. For example, I will include in my diet avocados, broccoli and pomegranates, which have been demonstrated are very important for the functionality of our bodies. I will also avoid stress and practice some exercise, but more that that, I think that it would be a good idea to share my knowledge about epigenetics with more people so they can understand the importance of our
Brayan Alfonso Barroso
Miami Dade College
Proffesor: Dr. Evelyn Diaz
PSY2012
Have you ever wonder why our body changes and expresses in different ways through the years? We have a genetic code called DNA, containing the information about our body structure. Coupled with our DNA, there are also another structure called the epigenome, which expresses in one way or another according to external factors as the result of our activities in the outside world. The study of this phenomenon is called Epigenetics.
The body responses to the environment changes might vary among people. According to our genes, our lifestyle can change the way we look or even our health conditions. One of the more studied and influential factor in epigenetic transformations is the food we consume. Its nutrients are absorbed by our body, and a bad consumption of them might modify gene expression, specifically in the first periods of life. For this reason, moms’ diet while in pregnancy stage as well as the child feeding is important for their future life.
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, much of the …show more content…
We are switching our genes on and off with our diets. Because of that, we have the power of controlling our appearance and health, often for our hole life, and even for the future generations. For this reason, I will consider to eat a balanced diet, rich in vegetables and nutrients that can help my body to function in a proper way. For example, I will include in my diet avocados, broccoli and pomegranates, which have been demonstrated are very important for the functionality of our bodies. I will also avoid stress and practice some exercise, but more that that, I think that it would be a good idea to share my knowledge about epigenetics with more people so they can understand the importance of our