Diet during pregnancy can trigger heart attacks in children as adults.
According to a study, pregnant women who consume high-fat dairy products, large amounts of red meat, and processed junk food prepare their unborn offspring for cardiac illnesses in the future.
High cholesterol levels during pregnancy raise the likelihood that the infant may have cardiovascular problems by 40%. Therefore, everything that causes high cholesterol levels, such as saturated and trans fat found in processed foods and meat, should be avoided.
Expert investigation revealed a strong correlation between heart attacks and the mothers of the patients’ patients’ cholesterol levels during pregnancy.
According to research main author Dr. Francesco Cacciatore, “Cholesterol is not routinely evaluated during pregnancy in most countries, hence there are few studies on its association with the health of kids.”
During pregnancy, the recommended women pay more attention to their nutrition and health and not forgo exercise. Reduce your intake of junk food, and keep up your physical activity.
According to the study’s findings, pregnant women with high cholesterol may need to seek prompt lifestyle advice in order to prevent heart disease in the future.
The Italian team looked at data from 221 people in the control group and 310 hospital patients, 89 of whom had a history of heart attacks.
According to the study, which was written up in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, pregnant women who have high cholesterol are more likely to develop atherosclerosis, a condition in which the arteries harden and cause a heart attack or stroke.
