Customized Food Formulation Using SNP-Based Nutrient Profiling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current nutritional guidelines are not tailored to individual genetic variations, leading to inefficacy in addressing chronic health issues such as obesity and related diseases, highlighting the need for personalized nutritional approaches.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for designing customized foods enriched with specific nutrients based on individual genetic profiles and intake levels, using SNP positions to determine nutrient deficiencies and preferences, and incorporating these into food formulations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If general nutritional guidelines are applied to the entire population, then implementation is simple and cost-effective, but the nutritional effectiveness is reduced due to individual genetic variations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the population into distinct genetic groups based on SNP profiles, creating personalized nutritional recommendations for each segment rather than applying a single general guideline to all individuals. This segmentation enables targeted nutritional interventions that account for genetic variations in nutrient metabolism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of nutritional recommendations by adjusting macronutrient and micronutrient intake levels based on individual genetic profiles. Specific SNP positions determine optimal ranges for proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, transforming static general guidelines into dynamic personalized parameters.
2Reliability
If personalized nutritional recommendations are developed for each individual, then nutritional effectiveness is improved, but the complexity and cost of implementation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates standardized genetic profile templates or copies that can be reused across multiple individuals with similar SNP patterns. Once a personalized nutritional plan is developed for one genetic profile, it can be replicated for others with identical or similar genetic characteristics, reducing the overall complexity of implementation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent develops a universal system that handles multiple functions: genetic analysis, nutritional assessment, recommendation generation, and monitoring. This multi-functional platform consolidates various tasks into a single integrated solution, making personalized nutrition more operationally feasible despite the complexity of individual customization.
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive genetic analysis is performed to determine personalized nutrient requirements, then nutritional precision is improved, but the time and resource investment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the most relevant genetic information by focusing analysis on specific SNP positions known to influence nutrient metabolism, rather than performing exhaustive whole-genome sequencing. This selective extraction of critical genetic markers maintains precision while significantly reducing analysis time and resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary genetic screening to identify key SNP positions that will most significantly impact nutritional recommendations. By conducting preliminary analysis to pinpoint critical genetic variants before developing full personalized plans, the system reduces overall analysis time while maintaining measurement precision.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for designing a customised food for an individual for subsequent manufacture thereof, wherein the food is enriched with at least one nutrient selected from calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K, and wherein the method comprises determining the individual's genotype at at least one given SNP position and calculating the individual's daily intake of the aforementioned nutrients. Another object of the invention is a computer-implemented system to carry out said method.