During the Ri.MED Symposium 2024, held recently in Palermo (Italy) Microbiomepost conducted an exclusive interview with Hellas Cena, from University of Pavia (Italy).
In this interview, Cena emphasizes the growing importance of nutrition in addressing current global health challenges, including climate change, obesity, malnutrition in aging populations, and the need for improved quality of life.
The speaker argues for a shift from “one size fits all” dietary guidelines toward personalized nutrition, informed by lifestyle medicine and omics sciences, particularly metagenomics. This approach integrates dietary habits, cultural backgrounds, and geographic factors with insights from microbiome studies, aiming to tailor nutrition to individual needs.
Emphasizing a diverse, plant-based diet to support gut health, the research highlights how such diets not only improve physical well-being but may also positively influence mental health through the gut-brain connection. Personalized, data-driven nutrition offers a pathway to meet the health demands of an aging population and enhance overall wellness.
