Breastfeeding -> higher IQ (Only if you have the right Gene)

A single gene influences whether breastfeeding improves a child’s
intelligence. Children with one version of the FADS2 gene scored seven
points higher in IQ tests if they were breastfed. The study found
breastfeeding had no effect on the IQ of children with a different
version.
The gene in question helps break down fatty acids (Omega-3) from the
diet, which have been […]

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