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. 2022 Sep;21(4):32–52.

Table S2.

Food Group Modulation of Vaccine Efficacy

Dosage Timing (before/after vaccination) Control Population Vaccine Type Outcome Citation
Fruits and vegetables ≥ 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day 16 weeks with vaccination at 12 weeks ≤ 2 portions per day 65-85 years
n=83
Pneumococcal Tetanus Significantly improved antibody response to pneumococcal but not tetanus vaccines.a Gibson et al32
Dairy 5g whey protein TID 15g total daily dose 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after vaccination 5g low isoflavone soy protein TID 60+ years
n=17
Pneumococcal Improved antibody response to the majority of strains and to all four more virulent strains.a Freeman et al33
Dairy 6g UV-treated raw milk powder BID 12g total daily dose 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after vaccination 6g/d low isoflavone soy protein BID 63-94 years
n=21
DTaP Significantly improved antibody to tetanus but not other vaccines.a Schaefer et al34

aSignificant effect on/association with vaccine response for at least one vaccine strain/subgroup