OK. So a couple days ago we went through Down Syndrome, and how it is closely tied with the age of mothers, and how that means that we play a large role in causing or preventing it.
Today, I want to talk about the dads. We know that there are some strong correlations between the age of dads and a list of birth defects. We need to know a couple things: are they genetic disorders? Is it the lifestyle of the dads that determines these outcomes? Is it predetermined at conception? Or is it something that can be corrected?
What birth defects are closely correlated to the age of their fathers:
- autism
- schizophrenia
- dwarfism/Achondroplasia
- Apert’s Syndrome
We’ve already talked about autism and schizophrenia, and how I think they are both curable and why. So while they are equally important, we’re going to focus on dwarfism today.
Sometimes we can identify dwarfism during pregnancy. In many cases it can be identified at birth. Because of these two observations, I think it’s safe to say that dwarfism is not reversible. I’m sure you’re thinking that’s obvious, but this is coming from the guy who thinks Alzheimer’s is curable, so I need to be sure.
It’s really pretty simple [if you read my proof on Down Syndrome]: we know the age of the father is closely tied with an increased risk for dwarfism. We know that age is literally just a number, and really begins in the brain. We’ve even shown why and how this happens. And the best part: it’s reversible.
So I get it. You’re not looking to do any more research. You just want answers. You control more about the health of your baby than you know. Get healthy before you get anybody pregnant.
Sources:
- https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2016/05/16/Age-lifestyle-of-father-linked-to-birth-defects/3941463405522/
- https://gumc.georgetown.edu/news/Review-Finds-Fathers-Age-Lifestyle-Associated-With-Birth-Defects
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dwarfism/symptoms-causes/syc-20371969
- https://www.webmd.com/children/dwarfism-causes-treatments#2
- https://www.nhs.uk/news/genetics-and-stem-cells/dads-age-diet-and-lifestyle-may-cause-birth-defects/
- https://mobile.nytimes.com/2007/02/28/health/28iht-snfert.4748536.html
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160515183716.htm
- https://www.thenba.ca/uncategorized/can-dwarfism-be-diagnosed-during-pregnancy/
[…] Older fathers are more likely to pass along the extended copy of this gene. We’ve talked about aging parents several times before. We know that the age of mothers closely correlates to Down Syndrome, while the age of fathers closely correlates to Dwarfism. […]
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