American scientists from Drexel University and other scientific institutions have named a product whose inclusion in the diet of pregnant women reduces the likelihood of a child developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The research was published in the scientific journal magazine American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN).
The team found that eating fish during pregnancy reduced the risk of having a child with autism by around 20%.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 4,000 people to examine the relationship between fish diet, dietary supplement use, and neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with autism.
Fish consumption and use of omega-3 supplements were measured using dietary information provided by participants.
The results showed that even eating fish periodically (less than once a week) during pregnancy protected the child from autism, but taking omega-3 fish oil had no clear effect on the chance of developing autism.
Earlier scientists to create Key gene for development of autism.
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Source: Gazeta
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