Analytical Study of Ayurnutrigenomics and Its Therapeutic Effects with Co-Relation to Ancient Culinary Sciences (Soopaśāstra)
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Introduction: Ayurnutrigenomics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that integrates the principles of Ayurveda with modern nutrigenomics to understand how food influences health at the molecular and genomic level. Ancient culinary sciences such as Soopaśāstra provide detailed insights into dietetics, recipes, and therapeutic food preparations tailored to individual prakṛti. This study aims to analyze the therapeutic effects of Ayurvedic dietetics through the lens of modern nutrigenomics, with special reference to Soopaśāstra.
Methods: A comprehensive analytical review was undertaken using Ayurvedic classical texts (Caraka Saṃhitā, Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya, and other commentaries) and contemporary scientific literature on nutrigenomics. Selected food formulations and recipes from Soopaśāstra were evaluated for their nutritional profile, pharmacological actions, and potential influence on gene expression according to concept of Ayurgenomics and chronic disease prevention. Correlation was drawn between prakṛti-based dietary recommendations in Ayurveda and genetic individuality emphasized in modern nutrigenomics.
Results: Preliminary analysis suggests that traditional recipes incorporating herbs and spices such as turmeric, cumin, ginger, and licorice demonstrate immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that align with modern findings on gene regulation and disease prevention. Dietary guidelines in Ayurveda, when interpreted through nutrigenomic perspectives, provide a personalized framework for disease prevention and health promotion.
Discussion/Conclusion: This analytical study highlights that Soopaśāstra and ayurvedic texts not only serves as a classical dietary guide but also resonates with current nutrigenomic principles. The integration of Ayurnutrigenomics with culinary sciences offers a scientifically grounded approach for personalized nutrition and therapeutic dietary planning, bridging ancient wisdom with modern molecular insights.
IEC Letter No. - SKAU/Acad./2024/11521
Keywords: Ayurnutrigenomics, Ayurvedic Dietetics, Personalized Nutrition, Soopaśāstra
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