Maternal Vitamin C Intake during Pregnancy Influences Long-Term Offspring Growth with Timing- and Sex-Specific Effects in Guinea Pigs

Maternal Vitamin C Intake during Pregnancy Influences Long-Term Offspring Growth with Timing- and Sex-Specific Effects in Guinea Pigs

Our previous work in guinea pigs revealed that low vitamin C intake during preconception and pregnancy adversely affects fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and foetal and neonatal growth in a sex-dependent manner. To investigate the long-term impact on offspring, we monitored their growth from birth to...

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Main Authors: Sharna J. Coker, Mary J. Berry, Margreet C. M. Vissers, Rebecca M. Dyson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin C (ascorbate
ascorbic acid)
pregnancy
maternal diet
foetal programming
foetal growth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/369

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