Metabolic imprinting

Metabolic imprinting refers to the epigenetic programming of metabolism during the pre-natal and neo-natal periods, which can have significant consequences later on in an organism's life.[1]

Studies in both humans and animals have shown that the events during gestation and early post-natal stages may have long term consequences for health. Fetal under-nutrition is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity,[2] type II diabetes and hypertension, amongst other diseases.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Waterland, Robert A; Garza, Cutberto. "Potential mechanisms of metabolic imprinting that lead to chronic disease". The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 69 (2). doi:10.1093/ajcn/69.2.179.
  2. ↑ Sullivan, EL; Grove, KL. "Metabolic Imprinting of Obesity". Forum of Nutrition. 63. PMID 19955786.
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