Maternal diet and infant allergies: The avocado connection

Medical Xpress / Pediatric Research ^ | March 17, 2025 | Justin Jackson / Feon W. Cheng et al

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University of Eastern Finland findings suggest that consuming avocados during pregnancy is associated with a 43.6% lower likelihood of food allergy development in children by 12 months of age.

Maternal dietary choices during pregnancy influence offspring health, particularly in the development of allergic diseases.

Previous studies on maternal nutrition have examined the role of fruits, vegetables, and specific food categories but lacked investigations into the impact of individual foods on allergy development in children.

The team conducted a prospective cohort study to assess how avocado consumption during pregnancy relates to childhood allergy outcomes. Data were obtained from the Kuopio Birth Cohort (KuBiCo) Study, which included pregnant women giving birth at Kuopio University Hospital, Finland.

A total of 2,272 participants met the inclusion criteria for analysis. Avocado consumption was determined through an online food frequency questionnaire administered in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. Participants were categorized as avocado consumers if they reported consuming any avocado (>0 grams) in at least one trimester, and non-consumers if they reported 0 grams in both trimesters. Offspring allergic outcomes—including rhinitis, paroxysmal wheezing, eczema, and food allergy—were assessed through a 12-month follow-up questionnaire.

Logistic regression models analyzed the association between maternal avocado consumption and allergic health outcomes while adjusting for multiple covariates, including maternal age, education, BMI, delivery method, neonatal intensive care admission, breastfeeding duration, alcohol consumption, smoking status, and diet quality.

Compared to children of avocado non-consumers, children of avocado consumers exhibited a significantly lower risk of food allergy (2.4% vs. 4.2%, p = 0.030). The association remained statistically significant even in fully adjusted models. No significant associations were found between maternal avocado intake and rhinitis, eczema, or paroxysmal wheezing.

Nutrient components of avocado, such as monounsaturated fats, fiber, and antioxidants, may play a role in immune system development.

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