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Eating avocados during pregnancy reduces food allergy risk for babies

  • A new study published in Pediatric Research found that eating avocados during pregnancy reduces babies' risk of food allergies by 44%.
  • The study analyzed 2,272 mother-infant pairs in Finland and adjusted for factors like diet quality, smoking, and breastfeeding.
  • Infants whose mothers consumed fresh avocado had a food allergy rate of 2.4%, compared to 4.2% among infants of non-avocado consumers.
  • A researcher from the University of Eastern Finland emphasized that while the study highlights the potential benefits of avocados, it does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship and its results may not be applicable to everyone.
  • These results emphasize the potential benefits of avocados for maternal and child health, although additional studies are required to clarify the mechanisms involved.
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Eating avocados during pregnancy reduces food allergy risk for babies

Babies had 44% lower odds of developing food allergies at 12 months old if their mother consumed fresh avocado while pregnant.

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The Indiana Gazette Online broke the news in Indiana, United States on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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