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The objective of this study was to assess the effect of fish oil n-3 PUFA supplementation from birth to 6 months of age on infant allergic disease.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n In a double-blind randomized controlled trial, 420 infants at high atopic risk received a daily supplement of fish oil containing 280 mg docosahexaenoic acid and 110 mg eicosapentaenoic acid or a control (olive oil), from birth to age 6 months. PUFA levels were measured in 6-month-old infants\u2019 erythrocytes and plasma and their mothers\u2019 breast milk. Eczema, food allergy, asthma and sensitization were assessed in 323 infants for whom clinical follow-up was completed at 12 months of age.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n At 6 months of age, infant docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid levels were significantly higher (both P &lt; .05) and erythrocyte arachidonic acid levels were lower (P = .003) in the fish oil group. 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