new choline study: increase intakes for the period of pregnancy

New Choline Study: Increase Intakes For the period of Pregnancy

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A latest research has been posted this

week with regards to the would-be

health gains an increased Choline

intake throughout pregnancy might

have on the baby´s development.

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The study published in the FASEB journal, suggested that

a intake of more than normal levels of dietary choline

(found in meat, wheatgerm and eggs) for the period of

pregnancy could lesser infant´s susceptability to mental

health disturbances as well as chronic illnesses such as

Hypertension later in life.



As mentioned in one of my earlier posts, dietary choline can

affect epigenetic markers, as choline donates methyl groups

to foetal DNA leading to hypermethylation. This specific

process of hypermethylation leads to the switching off of

genes that have a effect on long-term health.



Dr. Pressman from the University of Rochester Medical Centre USA

notes that what was of particluar interest was the finding that the

affected epigenetic markers were those that manage hypothalamic-

Pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) which controls all hormone

metabolism in the body which includes the production of the hormone

cortisol. High cortisol levels are usually connected with stress which

can result to metabolic issues such as insulin resistance.



The research team recommend that an increased dietary

Choline consumption for the period of pregnancy may

possibly lead to a much more stable HPA axis ending up in

decreased levels of cortisol in the fetus.



The US recommended dietary intake for choline is around 425mg/d

(Fischer et al 2007), in this particular research the consumption of

the third trimester females was 930mg/d. Dr Steven Zeisel a leader

in the field of Nutrigenomics and Choline has posted lots studies on

SNP´s that change choline requirements. If you are interested in

what this amounts to in a typical day.



I could have enjoyed to notice what the research subjects diets

seemed like per day, discovering what I felt like in my third

trimester. When this research contributes to the information in

the field of Choline and genetic expression, we could

nonetheless need to study more, before the science is translated

into clinical practice for nutritionists and dietitians.



Whole eggs, irrespective of whether functional (with added

Vitamin D or Omega-3) or traditional still stay one of the

richest sources of choline, with the extra benefits of being

vitamin and mineral -rich. Current changes to heart health

advice signifies that there is no restriction in terms of egg

consumption for any patient group in addition to those with

non-familial high cholesterol levels.



In particular, it emphasizes the fact that with the

attractiveness of egg-white only shakes and meals, consumers

ought to severely consider the long-term impact of doing

away with this absolute low-priced nutrient rich food as the

scientific facts is growing.


new choline study: increase intakes for the period of pregnancy

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