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. 2015 Jul 22;2015(7):CD010085. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010085.pub2

Comparison 1. n‐3 LCPUFA supplementation versus placebo or no supplementation ‐ any allergy.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Any allergies (with sensitisation): medically diagnosed IgE mediated 2   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1 Up to 12 months 0 0 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
1.2 12 to 36 months 2 823 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.66 [0.44, 0.98]
1.3 Beyond 36 months 1 706 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.86 [0.61, 1.20]
2 Any allergies (+/‐ sensitisation): medically diagnosed/parental reported 4   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 Up to 12 months 0 0 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
2.2 12 to 36 months 2 823 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.71, 1.11]
2.3 Beyond 36 months 3 1765 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.96 [0.84, 1.09]