Study Links Breastfeeding To Lower Blood Pressure In Early Childhood
Study Links Breastfeeding To Lower Blood Pressure In Early Childhood
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WASHINGTON — A new study titled “Breastfeeding in the First Days of Life Is Associated With Lower Blood Pressure at 3 Years of Age” found that babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers. These differences in blood pressure may translate into improved heart and vascular health in adults.
The research found that cardiovascular disease risk factors, including high blood pressure, can start in childhood.