At the Experimental Nutrition and Metabolism Lab, we investigate postprandial metabolism and its relationship with diet, food and phytochemical compounds. Using animal models and human studies, our research is focused on nutritional physiology, searching for links between metabolism and health.
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We are passionate about the complex networks that regulate metabolic adaptations to food intake and how this knowledge can be used to the development of personalized nutrition.
Gene Lab in the Media
Effects of
D-limonene
Our coordinator, Prof. Dr. Jarlei Fiamoncini, discusses the effects of a substance extracted from lemon and orange on the Pesquisa Brasil FAPESP podcast.
Prof. Dr. Jarlei Fiamoncini discusses the international symposium "Metabolic Determinants of Health and Disease: Novel Opportunities for Prevention."
Research on
D-limonene
A study conducted at the Food Research Center (FoRC) reveals that limonene, a substance abundant in citrus fruits, is capable of reducing weight gain.
Postprandial Metabolism
The postprandial period can last between 2-8 hours, depending on the composition of the meal. In this state the concentrations of nutrients, endogenous metabolites and signaling molecules change in circulation, reflecting the capacity of the body to adapt to the new supply of nutrients. This capacitty depends on intrinsic and environmental factors, serving as an indicator of the health status of the individual.