Did mom's fish oil pills help her kid's cells stay young?
Prenatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not affect offspring telomere length and F2-isoprostanes at 12 years: A double blind, randomized controlled trial
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Publication
Journal
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
Year
2016
Authors
V.H.L. See, E. Mas, S. Burrows, N.J. O’Callaghan, M. Fenech, S.L. Prescott, L.J. Beilin, R.C. Huang, T.A. Mori
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Claims (3)
Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy doesn't change how long the child's cellular aging markers (telomeres) are when they're born or when they turn 12, even if the mom has allergies.
When pregnant moms take omega-3 supplements, their babies have less oxidative stress at birth—but this benefit doesn’t last, and by age 12, it’s gone, especially if the mom has allergies.
Kids' telomeres — the protective caps on their DNA — don't seem to be connected to certain markers of cell damage or omega-3 fatty acid levels at age 12. So, in childhood, these things probably don't affect how fast their cells age.