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Precision Nutrition in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Through Molecular Nutrigenomic and Epigenetic Modulation of Insulin Signaling and Glucose Metabolism.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: MDPI Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101092791 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1422-0067 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14220067 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Int J Mol Sci Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Basel, Switzerland : MDPI, [2000-
    • Subject Terms:
      Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*/prevention & control ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*/genetics ; Nutrigenomics*/methods ; Insulin*/metabolism ; Glucose*/metabolism ; Precision Medicine*/methods ; Epigenesis, Genetic*; Humans ; Signal Transduction ; Animals ; Insulin Resistance
    • Abstract:
      Precision nutrition has emerged as a promising strategy for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by targeting molecular pathways underlying insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism. Accumulating evidence indicates that dietary patterns, caloric intake, and specific nutrients can modulate gene expression and epigenetic mechanisms involved in insulin signaling, inflammation, and energy homeostasis. This narrative review synthesizes recent human and experimental studies (2025-2026) examining how dietary components influence transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of insulin signaling and glucose metabolism in the context of T2DM prevention. A total of 29 peer-reviewed studies were included, encompassing dietary patterns, macronutrient manipulation, micronutrient and bioactive supplementation, and gene-diet interactions. Very-low-calorie diets consistently induced coordinated modulation of key metabolic genes, including downregulation of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) and upregulation of PDK4, CPT1, and AMPK, reflecting a metabolic shift toward enhanced fatty acid oxidation and improved insulin sensitivity. In contrast, high-fat and fructose-rich diets promoted proinflammatory gene expression and immune activation, contributing to insulin resistance. Plant-based and vegan dietary patterns were associated with reduced epigenetic aging and improved insulin sensitivity through DNA methylation changes. Targeted interventions, including vitamin D combined with probiotics, dietary fiber, nucleotides, and trace elements such as copper, further demonstrated favorable transcriptional and epigenetic effects linked to improved glycemic control. Collectively, these findings highlight diet-driven modulation of insulin signaling and glucose metabolism at the molecular level and support nutrigenomics-guided precision nutrition as a viable preventive approach for T2DM. Integrating genetic and epigenetic insights into dietary strategies may enable more personalized and effective interventions to curb the growing global burden of type 2 diabetes.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: DNA methylation; epigenetics; functional foods; gene–diet interaction; glucose metabolism; insulin signaling; metabolic inflammation; nutrigenomics; precision nutrition; type 2 diabetes prevention
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Insulin)
      IY9XDZ35W2 (Glucose)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20260227 Date Completed: 20260305 Latest Revision: 20260305
    • Publication Date:
      20260306
    • Accession Number:
      PMC12940613
    • Accession Number:
      10.3390/ijms27041631
    • Accession Number:
      41751766