High LDL-C levels in women prior to childbirth linked with high levels in adult offspring
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 18:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Among more than 500 adult/offspring pairs, elevated maternal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels prior to pregnancy were associated with elevated adult offspring LDL-C levels, beyond the influence attributable to measured lifestyle and inherited genetic factors, a new study concludes.