What Will It Take to Build an Expert Group of Nutrigenomic Practitioners?

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Background: The past two decades have seen exponential growth in the number of genetic testing companies, but only a small percentage of these tests are being sold through health care professionals (HCPs). As each new genetic testing company appears, it is becoming more difficult for the practitioner and consumer to evaluate the credibility of the claims being made and the value of the tests being offered. Summary: HCPs appear to have minimal nutrigenomics knowledge and little confidence in choosing and interpreting nutrigenetic tests. To remedy this, HCPs need access to credible education, professional support, networking, career development, mentorship, and a regulated testing environment. This will enable them to evaluate the credibility of genetic tests and testing companies, provide genetic results in context, and apply appropriate clinical translation. Key Message: In order to establish an expert group of nutrigenomic practitioners, collaboration is required between educational institutions, professional organizations, and genetic testing companies. This will provide the necessary support, skills, and knowledge to ensure that the best value is extracted from nutrigenetic tests in an ethical and responsible manner.

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Joffe, Y., & Herholdt, H. (2020). What Will It Take to Build an Expert Group of Nutrigenomic Practitioners? Lifestyle Genomics, 13(3), 122–128. https://doi.org/10.1159/000507252

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