Prenatal health and early diet may shape fatty liver risk, study suggests - Ep. 104

Episode about Prenatal health and early diet may shape fatty liver risk, study suggests Research completed for: Prenatal health and early diet may shape fatty liver risk, study suggests Key Findings: Emerging evidence shows that the roots of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can be traced back to the womb and the first years of life. Maternal obesity, gestational diabetes, nutrient imbalances, and the infant’s post-natal diet appear to ‘program’ liver metabolism through hormonal, epigenetic and microbiome-mediated pathways. Children exposed to these factors have a measurably higher liver‐fat fraction and a greater likelihood of developing NAFLD and its complications later in life. Verified Facts: 1 Unverified Claims: 0 Overall Confidence: 6.7/10 The research provides comprehensive coverage of the topic with 5 key facts, 1 helpful analogies, and addresses 5 common misconceptions.