title: THE BENEFITS OF CUSTOMIZED DNA DIRECTED NUTRITION TO BALANCE THE BRAIN REWARD CIRCUITRY AND REDUCE ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS.
abstract: DNA Customization of nutraceutical products is here. In the truest sense, "Gene Guided Precision Nutrition™" and KB220 variants (a complex mixture of amino-acids, trace metals, and herbals) are the pioneers and standard-bearers for a state of the art DNA customization. Findings by both, Kenneth Blum, Ph.D. and Ernest Noble, Ph.D. concerning the role of genes in shaping cravings and pleasure- seeking, opened the doors to comprehension of how genetics control our actions and effect our mental and physical health. Moreover, technology that is related to KB220 variants in order to reduce or eradicate excessive cravings by influencing gene expression is a cornerstone in the pioneering of the practical applications of nutrigenomics. Continuing discoveries have been an important catalyst for the evolution, expansion, and scientific recognition of the significance of nutrigenomics and its remarkable contributions to human health. Neuro-Nutrigenomics is now a very important field of scientific investigation that offers great promise to improving the human condition. In the forefront is the development of the Genetic Addiction Risk Score (GARS™), which unlike 23andMe, has predictive value for the severity of drug and alcohol abuse as well as other non-substance related addictive behaviors. While customization of neuronutrients has not yet been commercialized, there is emerging evidence that in the future, the concept will be developed and could have a significant impact in addiction medicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry & McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA; Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Clinical Neurology, PATH Foundation NY, New York, NY, USA; Human Integrated Services Unit, University of Vermont Centre for Clinical & Translational Science, College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA; Division of Addiction Services, Dominion Diagnostics, LLC., North Kingstown, RI, USA; Division of Neuroscience-based Therapy, Summit Estate Recovery Center, Los Gatos, CA, USA; The Shores Treatment & Recovery, Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA; Department of Precision Medicine, IGENE, LLC., Austin, TX, USA; Division of Nutrigenomics, LaVitaRDS, Draper, UT, USA; Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, HUNGARY.
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Blum
authors.affiliation: Victory Nutrition International, Lederoch, PA, USA.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Downs
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Neurology, PATH Foundation NY, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Kristina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dushaj
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Neurology, PATH Foundation NY, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Mona
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Neurology, PATH Foundation NY, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Eric R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Braverman
authors.affiliation: The Shores Treatment & Recovery, Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Lyle
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fried
authors.affiliation: Division of Nutrigenomics, LaVitaRDS, Draper, UT, USA.
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Waite
authors.affiliation: Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, HUNGARY.
authors.forename: Zsolt
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Demotrovics
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging, University at Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Rajendra D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Badgaiyan
keywords: DNA Customization; GARS; Nutraceuticals; Pro-Dopamine regulation (KB220 variants) Reward Deficiency Solution Sustem