Understanding how personalized nutrition can improve health outcomes.
Nutrition for Precision Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Clinical Center
This study is looking at how our unique genetics and gut bacteria influence how well we respond to the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its health benefits, and it's designed for people who want to lower their risk of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes by getting personalized nutrition advice.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11019801 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how individual differences in genetics, microbiome, and other factors affect responses to diet, particularly focusing on the Mediterranean diet's anti-inflammatory benefits. By analyzing these variations, the study aims to provide tailored nutrition advice that can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Participants will be involved in clinical assessments at two locations, where they will receive personalized dietary interventions and monitoring. The goal is to enhance our understanding of how diet can be optimized for better health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older, particularly those over 65, who are interested in improving their health through personalized nutrition.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in dietary changes or those with specific dietary restrictions that cannot accommodate the Mediterranean diet may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized nutrition plans that significantly improve health and reduce disease risk for individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using personalized dietary approaches to improve health outcomes, particularly with the Mediterranean diet, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mayer-Davis, Elizabeth J — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Mayer-Davis, Elizabeth J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.