Maternal nutrition during pregnancy may have profound effects on the developing fetus and impact risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. Here, we provide a narrative review on the impact of maternal diet during pregnancy on offspring vascular function. We review studies reporting effects of maternal micronutrient (folic acid, iron) intakes, high-fat diets, dietary energy restriction, and low protein intake on offspring endothelial function. We discuss the differences in study design and outcomes and potential underlying mechanisms contributing to the vascular phenotypes observed in the offspring. We further highlight key gaps in the literature and identify targets for future investigations.
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Ricci, T. A., Boonpattrawong, N., Laher, I., & Devlin, A. M. (2023, July 1). Maternal nutrition and effects on offspring vascular function. Pflugers Archiv European Journal of Physiology. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00424-023-02807-x
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