Sunday 28/December/2025 – 09:24 PM
revealed study A recent report on an unexpected impact of parents’ eating habits before and during childbirth on their children’s health, with a stronger effect observed in females. The study was published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Study: Parents’ eating habits may affect children’s health
Experiments on mice showed that females were significantly more susceptible to metabolic problems than males, including decreased muscle mass, while males experienced a slight decrease in fat mass without developing symptoms of diabetes.
The study indicated that microplastic particles are present in everything a person touches, from food to cleaning tools, and can affect reproductive health and inhibit white blood cells in the lungs, which increases the risk of cancer and other diseases. The most harmful materials include PTFE, Teflon and polystyrene used in packaging.
Long-term impact on future generations
The researchers said: Our discovery opens new horizons in the field of environmental health, as it shows how the environment of parents can affect the health of their children. Men who plan to have children should consider reducing exposure to harmful substances such as microplastic particles to protect their health and the health of their children in the future.
The research team added that ongoing research seeks to develop less harmful and biodegradable plastic materials, which contributes to reducing health risks for future generations.
The study advised reducing the use of plastic materials in packaging and cooking, and adopting biodegradable tools or made of safe materials, with a focus on a healthy and balanced diet for parents before and during the childbearing period.
