Multivitamins May Curb Some Kids' Allergies

Swedish researchers found that by giving a daily multivitamin to kids starting at age 4 may help them avoid certain food and seasonal allergies.

After questioning the parents of 2,423 8-year old children about their history of allergies and asthma, those who started taking a vitamin before or around age 4 were less likely to be sensitive to food or inhaled allergens.

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