August 6, 2025LifeOpen Access

Maternal Lifestyle During Pregnancy and Its Influence on Offspring’s Telomere Length

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Maternal lifestyle factors significantly affect fetal telomere length, impacting future health outcomes.
Nutrient-rich diets, like the Mediterranean diet, positively associate with increased telomere length in offspring.
High carbohydrate or fat intake and other negative factors correlate with shorter telomere length in children.
Shorter telomere length is linked to a risk of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing maternal health.

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Narrative review shows maternal lifestyle impacts fetal telomere length, indicating health implications for offspring.

Vakonaki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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