Trying to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, or figure out why certain foods make you feel unwell? Your genes may offer important tips on what to do. Scientists are learning more about how the interaction between your genes and what (and when) you eat can impact your health. To find out more about this growing field of research, we spoke to José Ordovás, PhD, a lead scientist at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging whose research focuses on the interplay between diet and genetic factors.
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