Maternal supplementation of egg yolk modulates brain functional organization and functional outcomes of offspring

Maternal nutrition during the perinatal stage is critical to offspring brain development. Egg yolks are a balanced and nutrient-dense food that is rich in bioactive components crucial to optimal neurodevelopment early in life. Egg consumption is often recommended to pregnant women to enhance both maternal and fetal health. The findings from this study support egg yolk-altered activation of specific brain networks may be associated with functional cognitive outcomes in weaning piglets. Additional details can be found by clicking on the following link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39395250/.