Primary prevention of infant food allergy: A randomised controlled trial of postnatal vitamin D supplementation [ 2018 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Katrina Allen (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Katherine Lee ,  A/Pr Kim Dalziel ,  Dr Jennifer Koplin ,  Prof Anne-Louise Ponsonby
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Brief description Low vitamin D has been linked to a range of health conditions but, unlike many countries, Australia does not recommend supplementing infants with vitamin D. Good quality research on the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation to prevent disease is lacking. Our trial of 2330 infants examines whether a daily dose of vitamin D prevents the development of food allergy. Vitamin D is safe and low cost. Infant supplementation may be the first simple strategy to reduce this common childhood condition

Funding Amount $AUD 1,723,793.71

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant