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Organic diary produce better for children with eczema
New study has found a lower rate of the skin condition in children drinking organic milk products.
The results indicate that the
higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found in the milk of
organically-managed cows is a factor; children who drink – or
breastfeed from mothers who drink – organic dairy produce are a third
less likely to suffer from eczema.
Currently, a third of children in Western countries show symptoms of the distressing skin condition.
The research was carried out at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, in
association with a number of other medical schools.
Peter
Melchett, policy director of the Soil Association – the UK's leading
campaigning and certification organisation for organic food and farming
– said: "The
first peer reviewed scientific paper showing a significant health
benefit from eating organic food is a major landmark. Given the strong
evidence that organic has more beneficial
nutrients... common sense suggests
that organic food is better for your health. It's good to see this
starting to be confirmed by scientific research."
Melchett added: "These studies add to
the body of evidence showing that the Food Standards Agency’s stance on
organic food is out of date."
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