Pregnant women should limit their sugar intake to protect their children’s future mental health, experts warn.
A study shows that Baby Boomers born during post-war rationing grew up suffering less anxiety and depression.
Those conceived before sugar restrictions were lifted in 1953 had up to 25 per cent lower risk of being diagnosed with the conditions in later life.
Health experts said last night that the NHS should introduce strict recommendations for expectant mothers.
The results of the study, published in the journal General Psychiatry, back recent evidence suggesting a link between maternal sugar consumption and child brain development.
The study says: ‘Sugar restriction in
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