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Maternal B12 deficiency may increase child's risk of type-2 diabetes |
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Maternal B12 deficiency may increase child's risk of type-2 diabetes
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Darrell Miller | 11/30/16 |
Date:
November 30, 2016 06:59 AM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Maternal B12 deficiency may increase child's risk of type-2 diabetes
A study presented at the Society for Endocrinology’s annual conference has shown that pregnant women who do not consume enough vitamin B12 may be putting their children at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is believed that these women have higher BMI’s due to a poor diet and deliver babies with lower birth weight and higher cholesterol. The babies also have a higher chance of having a higher insulin resistance.
Key Takeaways:
- Vitamin B 12 is naturally found in animal products, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs and milk, meaning deficiency is more likely in those following a vegan diet.
- that babies born to mothers with B 12 deficiency had higher than normal lepton levels. As B12 is involved in methyl reactions in the body which can affect whether genes are turned on and off, we suspect it may be the latter.
- The nutritional environment provided by the mother can permanently program the baby's health. we also see that maternal B 12 deficiency may affect fat metabolism and contribute to this risk.
"Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs and milk, meaning deficiency is more likely in those following a vegan diet."
Reference:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161107111017.htm
