A study from the University of Eastern Finland and the Hass Avocado Board looked into how eating avocados during pregnancy might affect baby allergies. The scientists checked with 2,272 women at Kuopio University Hospital by using online surveys. They found that mom’s avocado consumption could lower the risk of food allergies in babies.
When moms eat avocados, it nearly halves the risk of food allergies in babies.
The prospective KuBiCo study, published in Pediatric Research, used special ways to look at the data called logistic regression models. They made sure to consider things like the mom’s age, her weight (BMI), how she had her baby, and how long she breastfed. The results showed a very clear difference! Babies from moms who ate avocados had only a 2.4% allergy rate, but it was 4.2% for babies whose moms didn’t eat avocados.
A study proves that babies are less likely to have food allergies.
The researchers think things like the healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants in avocados might help a baby’s immune system grow strong. But, there’s a small worry because the study didn’t say where all the money for it came from, which could be a problem. They say more research is needed to look at allergies after the baby is 12 months old to make sure the results are right.
Conclusion
Recap of Key Points: Avocado consumption during pregnancy may reduce baby allergies. Data from 2,272 women strengthen this claim.
While avocados show promise, transparency in research funding is vital. More studies are necessary to confirm findings up to one year of age.
