Abstract

    Historical Perspectives and Current Understanding of Nutritional Science: From Industry Influence to Metabolic Insights

    Guzel М. Bikbova

    Department of Ophthalmology of Chiba University, Japan
WONM Graduate University Japan School CEO, Japan
Fusion Inc., Japan,
Sana SANA Nutrients, Spain
High Performance Brain, Netherlands

    In recent years, the scientific and academic community has witnessed both groundbreaking discoveries and significant controversies. These developments underscore the profound impact of historical practices, technological innovation, and emerging research on societal and scientific paradigms. This review delves into notable cases, such as the controversial 2006 Alzheimer’s study published in Nature, which raised concerns about research integrity, and the sugar industry’s historical influence on dietary guidelines. The discussion also explores the rise of industrial seed oils and their implications for human health, particularly regarding the roles of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in inflammation and disease. Advances in cellular biology, including the critical mechanism of vesicular fusion, are examined for their implications in health and disease. Furthermore, the review highlights the intricate relationship between peroxisomal metabolism, fatty acids, and retinal health, particularly in conditions like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. These insights illuminate the need for rigorous scientific methodologies, ethical research practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address contemporary health challenges and foster progress.

    Key words: metabolism, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinas, bile

    For quoting: Bikbova G.М. Historical Perspectives and Current Understanding of Nutritional Science: From Industry Influence to Metabolic Insights. Point of view. East – West. 2024;11(4): 34–36.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.25276/2410-1257-2024-4-34-36

    Corresponding author: Guzel М. Bikbova, gbikbova@gmail.com