Men and women from birth differently tolerate stress. According to the research, which conducted by scientists from the University of Granada and the Hospital San Cecilio, delivery usually proceed easier when girls are born. The study involved 56 healthy pregnant women.
27 participants gave birth to boys, and the rest - the girls. Experts collected blood samples, including umbilical cord. Scientists assessed the levels of oxidative stress and inflammation. Oxidative stress is associated with a number of diseases such as depression and Alzheimer's disease. The study showed that the girls after the birth of the level of oxidative stress was lower than boys. In addition, the antioxidant protection they have been active.
Mothers of girls at birth also worked better antioxidant protection and less risk of damage to important biomolecules. The level of inflammation during childbirth for the birth of girls was lower. According to the researchers, the fact that the girls at birth are better developed enzyme systems. They protect cells from damage and have a positive effect on cellular metabolism.
