The was a very interesting talk on ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission) Radio National this morning discussing a study involving 7,600 children from throughout Australia. The study aimed to find why the incidence of allergies & eczema has skyrocketed in First World countries over the past two decades.
Preliminary results indicate that in northern parts of the nation, the role of sunlight in producing vitamin D may be a factor in reducing rates of common food allergies to eggs, nuts and dairy.
Vitamin D plays a very important role in the development of our immune profile and so it is vital for pregnant women, babies and very young children to have their Vitamin D levels checked.
Preliminary results indicate that in northern parts of the nation, the role of sunlight in producing vitamin D may be a factor in reducing rates of common food allergies to eggs, nuts and dairy.
Vitamin D plays a very important role in the development of our immune profile and so it is vital for pregnant women, babies and very young children to have their Vitamin D levels checked.
