Inflammation during pregnancy can increase the risk of complications for both mother and baby. Researchers in Canada explored whether an often underconsumed nutrient, choline, might be linked to lower levels of inflammation late in pregnancy. The study drew on data from 1,300 participants in the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition cohort. At about 32.5 weeks of pregnancy, each participant completed a detailed 24-hour dietary recall and provided a nonfasting blood sample. Researchers measured high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP, a sensitive blood marker of inflammation), choline i... choline inflammation pregnancy
Read moreAutism spectrum disorder affects around one percent of children worldwide and has few established preventive strategies. A new synthesis of existing research examined whether commonly recommended prenatal supplements might influence this risk by comparing autism diagnoses in children whose mothers did or did not take them. Researchers in Australia carried out an umbrella review, a study that reanalyzes findings from multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses. They identified eight reviews covering 101 primary studies and more than three million mother-child pairs worldwide. The team compar... autism folate supplements
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Watch nowCholine is an important part of prenatal nutrition and a vital component of neurotransmitters and myelin in the developing brain. Currently, the Adequate Intake (AI) is 450 milligrams per day for pregnant women; however, the effects of higher dose supplementation on childhood outcomes is unknown. Authors of a new report present data supporting a relationship between greater choline supplementation during pregnancy and better sustained attention in children at seven years of age. Choline is an essential nutrient found in foods such as egg yolks, dairy, peanuts, soy, and broccoli and in some vi... pregnancy
Read moreExposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is critical for maintaining many aspects of human health. For example, compounds present in the skin react to UV light, initiating the production of vitamin D, a steroid hormone that participates in many physiological processes. Similarly, photoreceptors in the eyes respond to UV exposure, modulating the regulation of circadian rhythms (https://link.springer.com/protocol/10.1007/978-1-59745-257-1_1). Findings from a new study suggest that early life exposure to ultraviolet light reduces the risk of developing early-onset multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple scl... vitamin d multiple sclerosis autoimmunity
Read moreCancer is the second leading cause of death following cardiovascular disease. For many cancers, the risk may be reduced by consumption of a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods because many plants contain anticancer compounds. One team of researchers aimed to determine the role of mushroom consumption in reducing cancer risk. Mushrooms are rich in bioactive compounds, including phytochemicals (plant chemicals such as flavonoids and carotenoids), fiber, selenium, vitamins, and antioxidants, such as ergothioneine and glutathione, which may help prevent cancer. While laboratory studies have sho... cancer mushroom
Read moreEvidence suggests that sperm quality in males over the past 50-70 years has declined, likely due to a combination of dietary and lifestyle factors and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals. For example, diets rich in processed meats, full fat dairy, and sugar-sweetened beverages are associated with poor sperm quality, whereas diets rich in vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fats improve sperm quality and fertility. Results of a recent observational study demonstrate the effects of fish oil supplementation on sperm quality and testicular function in healthy young males. Infertility affect... omega-3 testosterone supplements
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