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Babies born via c-section are more likely to be obese, says study
New York : Babies born via c-section are more likely to become obese than those born naturally, a study has revealed.
Research from New York University found that mice born via a c-section are more likely to have an unbalanced amount of good and bad bacteria in their stomachs, which puts them at risk for gaining too much weight.
The research team said that c-sections, while critical in about 15 percent of births, are widely overused, citing that 50 percent of births in Brazil, Iran and the Dominican Republic are performed via the operation.
They are hopeful that their work will curb unnecessary cesareans and bring down the growing obesity rate in the US.
For the study, researchers observed 34 mice that were delivered by c-section and 35 mice that were born naturally.
They tracked their body weights and analyzed their intestinal bacteria until the mice had grown into adults.
Mice that were born via a c-section put on about 30 percent more weight than their counterparts who’d had a natural birth.
Females, specifically, who had been delivered by c-section had gained a staggering 70 percent more weight than the mice born vaginally.
The drastic increase is credited to a difference in the bacteria found in the stomachs of the two groups of mice. The microbiome, which houses such bacteria, in mice born vaginally progressed normally throughout the course of the study.
However, that of mice born by c-section, matured too quickly at first and then regressed later in their lives.
Study author Dr Maria Dominguez-Bello said: ‘Our study is the first to demonstrate a causal relationship between c-section and increased body weight in mammals.’
According to study author Dr Maria Dominguez-Bello, this the first such study to demonstrate a causal relationship between c-section and increased body weight in mammals.
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.
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