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Walnuts as an Infant Solid Food for Health
Sponsor: Colorado State University
Summary
The objective is to investigate the effect of walnuts on gut microbiota, inflammatory markers, atopic dermatitis status, and indices of allergy outcomes in breastfed infants during early complementary feeding. The three primary aims include: Aim 1: Evaluate the effect of walnut consumption on gut microbiota structure and function, inflammation, atopic dermatitis, and allergy outcomes. Aim 2: Evaluate the impact of walnut consumption on infant growth trajectories and risk of overweight. Aim 3 (exploratory): Identify walnut-specific food signatures that are associated with gut microbiota and immunity biomarkers using a novel nutri-metabolomics technique.
Official title: Walnut as a First Food During Complementary Feeding on Gut Microbiota and Immunity Development in Breastfed Infants
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Months - 5 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-05-18
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-07-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Infant walnut intake
The intervention group will receive walnuts at 10 g/day, and the control group will be advised to avoid walnuts/tree nuts during the intervention. The purpose of this research is to learn more about how walnuts as a first food in infants impact immunity and the development of bacteria living in your baby's gut.
Locations (1)
Food Science and Human Nutrition Clinical Research Laboratory
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States