Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Eating Healthy Fats During Pregnancy May Reduce Baby's Autism Risk | LiveScience

Eating Healthy Fats During Pregnancy May Reduce Baby's Autism Risk | LiveScience: Women who eat certain types of "healthy fat" during pregnancy may reduce their risk of having a child with autism, a new study suggests.

In the study, women who consumed high levels of linoleic acid — a type of omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds — were 34 percent less likely to give birth to a child with autism compared with women who consumed low levels of the nutrient.

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