According to New Zealand researchers, excess fructose, a sugar found in large quantities in fruit, could have consequences on the health and metabolism of the fetus as well as on the quality of breast milk.
Otago University in Wellington, New Zealand and published in the international journal Frontiers in Endocrinology. “data-reactid =” 24 “> It is not always easy to know what to eat or not to eat when you are pregnant. moms-to-be will not say the opposite. You have to be vigilant about the consumption of red meat and cold meats when you are not immune to toxoplasmosis, you should favor cheeses made from pasteurized milk rather than raw milk , sugar should be avoided when you have gestational diabetes … A diet that often appears restrictive, and which could be even more so if we believe the study carried out by Otago University in Wellington, New Zealand and published in the international journal Frontiers in Endocrinology.
Researchers reveal that excess fructose, a sugar found in large quantities in fruit, could have a significant impact on the health and metabolism of the fetus as well as on the quality of breast milk. In question, the presence of fatty acids. “Previous research has shown that poor quality nutrition during pregnancy can predispose offspring to long-term consequences, including the development of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. Until then there was a lack of data examining the impact of increased fructose intake before and during pregnancy and subsequent adverse effects on lactation, fetal development and metabolic function in the offspring, ”Erin informed. Smith, doctoral student and lead author of the study.
Towards a balanced diet
These observations have, for the time being, only been observed on animal species, more exactly on guinea pigs. The females were divided into two groups. Those of the first group benefited from a balanced diet, those of the second consumed more fructose. It represented exactly 16.5% of the total diet, compared to 14% among pregnant women living in Western countries. Conclusion: “a significant impact was observed on the metabolism of females fed on fructose. We found in particular a presence of fatty acids more important in their maternal milk ”, explained the authors of the study which estimate that this could explain the increase of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes for 50 years.
If further studies are to be conducted to confirm these results in humans, Erin Smith warns: “Our study shows that it is important for pregnant women and while breastfeeding to limit the consumption of fruits and sugar. We must favor a balanced diet ”.
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