The Western diet alters epigenetics and gene expression through mechanisms including changes in nutrient availability, hormonal levels, the supply of cofactors for gene expression, transcription factors, cellular signaling pathways, and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation, as well as inter- and transgenerational effects.

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  Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

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• western diet concept
• DNA concept
• gene expression concept
• DNA methylation concept
• Epigenetics concept