Study finds eating eggs, peanuts during pregnancy does not prevent child allergies
Australian research shows pregnant women eating more eggs and peanuts does not lower their children's risk of developing allergies to these foods.
Key Takeaways
AIA study has found that pregnant women consuming large amounts of eggs and peanuts does not reduce the risk of their children developing allergies to these foods, contrary to previous research.
The Australian study concluded that increased intake of eggs and peanuts by mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding does not provide clear protection for children against allergies to these foods, according to Russia Today.
Researchers continue to examine the timing of introducing allergenic foods into infants' diets, especially as evidence suggests that early exposure after starting solid foods may help build immune tolerance.