A study conducted on mice shows that deprivation of two polyunsaturated fatty acids during early gestation can have long lasting effects on offspring through specific epigenetic changes in gene expression.
Researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan have discovered a process through which changes in nutrition during early mouse pregnancy lead to offspring that develop schizophrenic-like symptoms as adults. This can help explain why rates of schizophrenia have been observed to double after famines.
This may occur because omega-3 fatty acid DHA and the omega-6 fatty acid AA are abundant in the brain and are known to be related to brain development.
Due to our access to the internet and the wealth of information available at our finger tips, pregnant and nursing women are much more conscientious and aware of what they should be doing to ensure a healthy pregnancy, delivery and subsequently a healthy baby. They know to watch alcohol consumption, that smoking cigarettes pose health …
What began as a ‘physician only’ maternity skin care line has now grown into the new standard in pregnancy skin care. Pretty Mommies discusses how they have adjusted their prices to reach more expecting women and have also enlisted the help of the online pregnancy retailer, Maternitique. Pregnancy skin care safety is incredibly important, states …
Not that long ago many people believed that our skin had a protective barrier that was not penetrated by products that were applied topically. The vast majority thought that the skin did not allow for chemicals, toxins, and other dangerous ingredients to go into the bloodstream. Of course today we know this to be untrue …
Children of obese mothers prove to have higher metabolic disorders later in life. In a recent study published in the journal of Diabetes it found that women who had a high-fat diet during pregnancy and lactation, increased epigenetic changes in the offspring. To read the full article and findings please visit the link below. Click …
Can lack of omega -3 and omega-6 fatty acid during pregnancy be linked to schizophrenia?
A study conducted on mice shows that deprivation of two polyunsaturated fatty acids during early gestation can have long lasting effects on offspring through specific epigenetic changes in gene expression.
Researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan have discovered a process through which changes in nutrition during early mouse pregnancy lead to offspring that develop schizophrenic-like symptoms as adults. This can help explain why rates of schizophrenia have been observed to double after famines.
This may occur because omega-3 fatty acid DHA and the omega-6 fatty acid AA are abundant in the brain and are known to be related to brain development.
To find out more about the study please visit: www.riken.jp/en/pr/press/2017/20170905_2/
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