date:Jan 27, 2014
olic disorders.
Our study suggests that expecting mothers can have major impact on the long-term metabolic health of their children by properly controlling nutrition during this critical developmental period of the offspring, said Horvath.
Study details
The team noted that previous studies in humans have shown that mothers who are obese or have diabetes put their children at risk for metabolic problems. However, the exact mechanisms and brain circuits mediating this effect are still unknown,