We all know that mother’s health and nutrition before and during pregnancy matters. But no such study has been done yet about the father. A new study shows that a father’s diet plays a surprisingly big role in the health of his future children. Scientists have discovered that a father’s diet can alter his offspring’s metabolism, health risks and even emotional well-being.
Researchers used a rat model to explore how a father’s diet could affect his future offspring. They discovered that fathers who ate diets low in protein and high in carbohydrates were more likely to have increased anxiety symptoms in their children. Researchers assessed this concern by looking at how much time these rats liked to spend in the supposedly safe places of the maze.
At the same time, daughters born to fathers whose diet was primarily high in fat were likely to have a higher amount of body fat. Apart from this, these daughters showed early symptoms of metabolic diseases like diabetes.
Scientists say that the diet before becoming a father also affects the children. (Symbolic photo: Shutterstock)
The study confirms that the father’s diet matters even before the child is conceived. It’s not just about calories, it also matters where the calories come from Professor Stephen Simpson, co-senior author of the Charles Perkins Center and academic director of the University of Sydney, said fathers’ diets should be rich in protein, fat and carbs. By changing the mix we can influence the health and specific behavioral traits of their sons and daughters.
It is not just about how much a father eats, but also what he eats. The specific balance of macronutrients, i.e. proteins, fats and carbohydrates, appears to have an important influence. Overall, this research highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to family planning that considers the health of both mothers and fathers. By focusing on a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients before conception, parents can lay the foundation for a healthy future generation.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 21, 2024, 19:03 IST
