Maternal Macro- and Micronutrient Intake During Pregnancy

This review article explores the available literature on the association of maternal nutrient intake with development of allergies in offspring. It examines the mechanisms for maternal diet –mediated effects on offspring immunity and dissects recent human and animal studies that evaluate the role of both maternal macro- and micronutrient intake on offspring susceptibility to asthma, eczema, food allergy, and atopy.
Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research