Life Sciences

Investigators at University of Aberdeen target life sciences

Published in Blood Weekly, February 19th, 2009

According to recent research published in the journal Biochemical Society Transactions, "During development, the fetus is entirely dependent on the mother for its nutrient requirements. Subsequently, it is a period when both are vulnerable to changes in dietary supply, especially of those nutrients that are marginal under normal circumstances."

"In developed countries, this applies mainly to micronutrients. Even now, iron deficiency is a common disorder, especially in pregnancy. Similarly, copper intake in the U.K. population is rarely above adequate levels. it is now becoming clear that nutrient deficiencies during pregnancy can result in problems for the...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-02-19)

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