Recent studies, including one from the University of Tokyo, have suggested that a child's metabolic health may be influenced by their date of conception. Babies conceived in colder months exhibit more active brown fat and better overall metabolic profiles. This aligns with broader research indicating that seasonal factors can affect long-term health outcomes, including height and puberty timing. Specifically, those born in summer tend to have better health metrics later in life, emphasizing the importance of maternal health before and during pregnancy in shaping offspring health.
"The study suggests that the environment experienced by parents even before pregnancy can shape the child's metabolic health later in life," according to Dr. Takeshi Yoneshiro.
"Those born during this time of year were slightly heavier at birth, taller as adults, and went through puberty slightly later, which is associated with improved health outcomes for adults," Ken Ong stated.
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