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- Title
Intake of antioxidants during pregnancy and the risk of allergies and asthma in the offspring.
- Authors
Nwaru, B I; Erkkola, M; Ahonen, S; Kaila, M; Kronberg-Kippilä, C; Ilonen, J; Simell, O; Knip, M; Veijola, R; Virtanen, S M
- Abstract
The potential immune functions related to the damages induced by oxygen-free radicals suggest that antioxidants may have a role in the development of allergies. The objective was to investigate the association between maternal intake of antioxidants during pregnancy and the risk of asthma, rhinitis and eczema in 5-year-old children.
- Publication
European journal of clinical nutrition, 2011, Vol 65, Issue 8, p937
- ISSN
1476-5640
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/ejcn.2011.67