In this five-part blog series, Alice Limonciel explores the role of metabolomics in 5P medicine. In this 3rd article she explores how metabolomics is driving real-world applications of precision medicine, especially in predictive diagnostics, treatment optimization, and personalized nutrition. Learn why sex-based data stratification is essential, how metabolic profiles reveal hidden disease subtypes, and why the future of medicine is personal.
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The microbiome is made of microorganisms living in and on our body. Through metabolism, the microbiome contributes essential metabolites that contribute to our health, but can also release toxic metabolites that contribute to disease. The study of the microbiome together with host biology is currently one of the hottest topics in biomedical research.
Propionic acid – A short-chain fatty acid with big impact
A short-chain fatty acid produced by gut, it plays a role in energy metabolism, immune regulation, and neurological health
Predictive medicine – Transform medicine with metabolomics – part 2 of 5
In this five-part blog series, Alice Limonciel explores the role of metabolomics in 5P medicine. This second installment highlights how screening samples with broad metabolomics panels and leveraging data with knowledge-driven tools leads to the translation of metabolomics insights into innovative strategies for predictive medicine.
N-acetyl-aspartic acid (NAA) – Significant metabolite for brain function, metabolism, and disease
N-acetyl-aspartic acid (NAA) is a key brain metabolite involved in neuronal health, myelin synthesis, and metabolism. Its strong MRS signal makes it a valuable biomarker for neurological disorders, while emerging research links it to oncology, psychiatric conditions, and the gut-brain axis. As metabolomics advances, NAA’s role in diagnostics and personalized medicine continues to expand.
Preventive medicine – Transform medicine with metabolomics – part 1 of 5
This is the first in a series of five blogs where Alice Limonciel discusses how metabolomics is set to transform medicine as we know it. The applications of omics in biomedical research are vast, and to help organize the different ways metabolomics can be used, I’ll discuss this in the context of 5P medicine.