Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Eating Eggs when Pregnant, it can help reduce stress on the baby

Eating Eggs when Pregnant,
it can help reduce stress on the baby
During pregnancy, nutritional needs should be provided in order to grow in a healthy fetus. However, many mothers who are stressed during pregnancy. This can affect the baby in the mother's abdomen. By eating eggs regularly, the condition can be avoided.

A study from Cornell University said that Increasing choline intake during pregnancy, can reduce the risk of babies exposed to stress-related diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes in the future. Choline is a nutrient that exist in high amounts in the eggs.

The study indicates that Choline may help protect pregnant women against the effects of stress during pregnancy. Previous studies indicate if maternal depression or anxiety can result in children vulnerable to stress-induced illness and chronic conditions.

"This finding is interesting because of the high choline intake in pregnant women can resist some adverse effects of prenatal stress. As the development of behavioral, neuroendocrine, and metabolic in the offspring, "said Marie Caudill, PhD from Cornell University, a study author and researcher of choline.

Choline is important for pregnant women because it has been shown to play a role in fetal brain development. Choline can also affect the area of ​​the brain responsible for memory and learning ability.

In addition, research has shown that women with diets low in choline, has a four times greater risk for having babies with neural tube defects, like spina bifida. In addition, choline has another benefit, namely prevention of breast cancer, as well as anti-inflammatory.

Eggs are an excellent source of choline. One egg contains 125 mg of choline. It is found in egg yolks. Neva Cochran, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant, explained that the nutritional benefits of eggs is not limited to choline.

"Eggs are not only contain choline, but also contain other nutrients are necessary for pregnant women, such as high quality protein, iron, and folate." Said Cochran. This study has been published in the latest issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

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