ArticleBMC nutrition2024
Genetic determinants of food preferences: a systematic review of observational studies.
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- Explainable machine learning reveals the role of taste-related genetic variants in body mass index: a nutrigenetic perspective.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Personalized nutrition for healthy aging: precision diets based on genomic, metabolic, and microbiome profiles.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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- T1R2/T1R3 polymorphism affects sweet and fat perception: Correlation between SNP and BMI in the context of obesity development.Human genetics · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundOver the last decade, the results of several studies have indicated that adults' food preferences, consumption, and dietary choices vary depending on their genotype characteristics. However, the results of studies related to genes and polymorphisms involved in this phenomenon are contradictory. This study is a systematic review designed to evaluate the genetic determinants of food preferences.
methodsThis study was conducted following the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Searches were conducted to identify articles testing the impact of genotypes on food choices, preferences, and intake in healthy adults. The search included all relevant keywords, and studies published between 1/1/1994 and October 2022 were considered. We assessed the quality of included studies and evaluated the risk of bias using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for observational studies.
resultsA total of 8,510 records were identified through our search method, and finally, 50 studies were included in this study. The majority of the studies evaluated the association of genetic variants with preferences for macronutrients, sweet, bitter, and fatty foods. The results of our study suggest a significant correlation between TAS2R38 variants (rs713598, rs1726866, rs10246939) and bitter and sweet taste preferences. Additionally, we found a considerable association between the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor gene and a higher intake of protein, and rs1761667 (CD36) was associated with fat preference.
conclusionIn conclusion, this study revealed a significant association between certain genetic variants and food preferences among adults.
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