Dietary microRNAs (miRNAs) and Their Cutting-Edge Use in Food Science

Abstract

Food quality and dietary habits have a significant impact on human health. Growing evidence suggests that miRNAs have been extensively detected in various dietary sources, including plants and animals. miRNAs are a class of small non-coding RNA that regulates gene expression in a sequence-specific manner and modulates various biological processes. These dietary miRNAs are transported through the circulatory system and affect the expression of the gene in the recipient cells through a process called cross-kingdom regulation of the gene. This review will provide insight into the role of dietary miRNAs, their stability and transport mechanisms, as well as their impact on human health. Likewise, we update and discuss the future consequences of dietary miRNAs and their possible use in the treatment of various human diseases.