In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition , researchers used Mendelian Randomization (MR) to investigate whether regular nutrient consumption and serum mineral, vitamin, and antioxidant levels are causally associated with childhood asthma (CA) risk. Study: Dietary intake, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins in relation to childhood asthma: a Mendelian randomization study . Image Credit: Ilike / Shutterstock Asthma, a common chronic respiratory illness, especially among children, is characterized by airway inflammation, wheezing, and bronchial reactivity.
It is a growing global issue, with the primary risk factors being air pollutants and cigarette particle exposure. However, diet can mediate childhood asthma development risk. Diversified diets can lower childhood asthma risk by restoring the gut microbiome.
Understanding the causal association between nutrition and allergies is crucial for childhood asthma prevention and management. Limited evidence exists on the associations between regular consumption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients and serological antioxidant levels. In the present MR analysis, researchers determined causal associations between protein, fat, carbohydrate, and sugar intake, the serological levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and childhood asthma.
The researchers selected regular dietary intake-related factors, including proteins, carbohydrates, sugars, and fats, and serological antioxidant concentrations (β-carotene.
