Fathers' High-Cholesterol Diets Linked to Heart Disease in Daughters

New research shows that paternal diet can significantly impact the cardiovascular health of female offspring.

California, Riverside-led study finds high-cholesterol diets in fathers increase cardiovascular disease risk in daughters.
Research demonstrated that environmental exposures, including diet, can alter RNA in sperm, affecting offspring health.
Only female offspring showed a 2-3-fold increase in atherosclerosis despite being fed a low-cholesterol diet.
The study highlights the overlooked impact of paternal factors on offspring's chronic disease development.
Findings suggest men planning to have children should adopt healthier diets to reduce potential CVD risks for their daughters.