Atopic dermatitis is considered by the Brazilian Society of Dermatology a of the most common types of skin allergies. However, although 59% of Brazilians have presented at least one of the characteristic symptoms of atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, the diagnosis of this disease occurred in only 1% of cases*.
What many people don’t know is that, according to the entity, atopic dermatitis is more frequent in childhood and is usually related to genetics and immune dysregulation. Also for this reason, during pregnancy, the mother’s health is crucial for the development of the child and, consequently, her health.
“The infant gastrointestinal microbiota develops rapidly after birth and is linked to strengthening the immune system. A baby’s first exposure to microorganisms occurs through the mother, who becomes a primary source of bacterial species found in the child’s developing gut microbiota,” explains Dr. Barbara Peters, PhD in Public Health and Senior Nutrition Specialist at IFF for Latin America.
Healthy maternal nutrition has been shown to have a positive influence on the infant’s microbiota and immune health, while balanced immune system development is associated with lifelong health.
Long-term follow-up clinical studies¹ designed to test the efficacy of HOWARU-
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