How Useful Is Personalized Nutrition? [Video]

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Personalized nutrition is rooted in the concept that one size does not fit all, and who doesn’t want to think they’re special? The concept of personalized nutrition is inherently appealing to the human ego. Simple messages recognizing individuality therefore resonate deeply with consumers, explaining the popularity of such messages in sales and marketing. Even to the point of manufacturing personalized food for people uniqueness, suggesting 3D food printing as a good candidate for food customization.

Now, there certainly are some legitimate differences between people. Some have a peanut allergy, and keel over if they eat a peanut. And others have celiac disease and have to avoid gluten, or genetically are lactose intolerant. There’s an enzyme mutation common in some parts of …