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Cardiology
Study examined effects of maternal nutrition on fetal LV gene transcription
October 13th, 2005
Maternal nutrient restriction and the fetal left ventricle: Decreased angiotensin receptor expression - art. no. 27 According to recent research from the United States, "Adequate maternal nutrition during gestation is requisite for fetal nutrition and development. While a large group of epidemiological studies indicate poor fetal nutrition increases heart disease risk and mortality in later life, little work has focused on the effects of impaired maternal nutrition on fetal heart development." J.S. Gilbert and colleagues of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio wrote, "We have previously shown that 50% global nutrient...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-10-13)
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