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Updated · Art of Manliness · Jun 12

UC Irvine Review Links Fathers' Pre-Conception Health to 40%-70% Offspring Obesity Risk

Updated

Updated · Art of Manliness · Jun 12

UC Irvine Review Links Fathers' Pre-Conception Health to 40%-70% Offspring Obesity Risk

2 articles · Updated · Art of Manliness · Jun 12

A UC Irvine review published in Current Obesity Reports found that a father's health before conception can shape a child's later obesity and disease risk.
The review says a father's weight and habits can alter sperm quality and epigenetic markers that influence offspring metabolism, appetite and early development.
Obesity is estimated to be 40% to 70% heritable, but the researchers said some of those paternal risk markers appear reversible with weight loss and healthier habits.
The findings widen pre-pregnancy health focus beyond mothers, suggesting prospective fathers' fitness and lifestyle may also affect long-term child health.

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