Association of food allergy in children with vitamin D insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Psaroulaki, Evdokia; Katsaras, Georgios N; Samartzi, Petrina; Chatziravdeli, Vasiliki; Psaroulaki, Danai; Oikonomou, Evangelos; Tsitsani, Pelagia

doi:10.1007/s00431-023-04843-2

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“…A recent study suggested that lower maternal vitamin D levels and insufficient vitamin D in infants are associated with an increased incidence of food allergies [ 28 ]. Gupta et al reported that a minimum of 10.8% (over 26 million) of adults in the United States have food allergies, while nearly 19% of adults believe they have a food allergy [ 29 ].…”

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Retrospective Analysis of Allergen Distribution Dynamics in Central Taiwan

Tseng,

2023

Br J Biomed Sci

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Introduction: Allergy is a type Ⅰ hypersensitivity reaction to certain substances (allergens) such as environmental factors, food and drugs. Allergies are a significant public health issue, and therefore, understanding the distribution patterns of allergens in specific regions is important. This study aimed to retrospectively analyse allergen distribution patterns in Central Taiwan over a 5 years period (2018–2022).Methods: Data of patients who had allergen sensitization testing using the OPTIGEN® Allergen-Specific IgE Assay from the 1st of January 2018 to the 31st of December 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the prevalence and distribution of allergens in our study population.Results: A total of 8,444 patients (3,784 males and 4,660 females) who attended the Asia University Hospital for allergen detection were enrolled in this study. Dermatophagoides farina (41.8%), Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (37.9%), house dust (24.6%), cockroach mix (17.7%), crab (12.6%), clam (9.8%), shrimp (9.1%), cat dander (8.1%), pig weed (8%) and peanut (7.8%) were identified as the ten allergens that most commonly induced sensitization in our study population. Additionally, crab, clam, shrimp, peanut and beef were the five most common food allergens.Conclusion: In summary, our findings contribute significantly to the knowledge on allergen distribution in Central Taiwan. Our identification of prevalent allergens may contribute to an improved understanding of the epidemiology of allergies in this region.

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Retrospective Analysis of Allergen Distribution Dynamics in Central Taiwan

Tseng,

2023

Br J Biomed Sci

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“…According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis which included 10 cross-sectional, cohort, and case–control studies, decreased maternal vitamin D levels and infant vitamin D insufficiency both appear to increase the incidence of food allergies, particularly in the second year of life [ 107 ]. Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency include exclusively breastfed infants, and/or lack of skin exposure to the sun, dark skin, and medical conditions affecting vitamin D metabolism.…”

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Redefining the Role of Nutrition in Infant Food Allergy Prevention: A Narrative Review

Brandwein,

Enten Vissoker,

Jackson

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Pediatric food allergy remains commonplace, despite the advancement in our understanding of risk factors and prevention modalities for the condition. Early allergen introduction, a dietary intervention, has been endorsed by professional societies globally as an effective primary preventive measure, yet awareness among medical professionals and parents is lacking. Alongside food allergen introduction, overall nutrition, such as diet diversity, also plays an important role in allergy prevention. To address both food allergen introduction and overall nutrition, dietitians play a pivotal role in the dissemination and education of current guidelines to caregivers. This review addresses the particular role of the dietitian in food allergy prevention consultations, providing up-to-date information on food allergies, their development and prevalence, risk factors, dietary factors and an overview of the current guidelines in the United States. This has not been addressed in any of the current food allergy or nutrition guidelines.

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“…Primarily, some articles show the association between ultraviolet radiation exposure and the development of allergic diseases, with important implications for the incidence of these pathologies also depending on latitude [63]. In particular, it has been seen that vitamin deficiency in both mother and infant increases the risk of developing food allergies, particularly in the second year of life [64]. With regard to allergic diseases of the airways, there are reduced vitamin D levels associated with increased IL-31 and IL-33 [65].…”

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Gender Differences in the Interplay between Vitamin D and Microbiota in Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases

Murdaca,

Tagliafico,

Page

et al. 2024

Biomedicines

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The synergic role of vitamin D and the intestinal microbiota in the regulation of the immune system has been thoroughly described in the literature. Vitamin D deficiency and intestinal dysbiosis have shown a pathogenetic role in the development of numerous immune-mediated and allergic diseases. The physiological processes underlying aging and sex have proven to be capable of having a negative influence both on vitamin D values and the biodiversity of the microbiome. This leads to a global increase in levels of systemic inflammatory markers, with potential implications for all immune-mediated diseases and allergic conditions. Our review aims to collect and analyze the relationship between vitamin D and the intestinal microbiome with the immune system and the diseases associated with it, emphasizing the effect mediated by sexual hormones and aging.

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Association of food allergy in children with vitamin D insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 11 publications

References 70 publications

Retrospective Analysis of Allergen Distribution Dynamics in Central Taiwan

Retrospective Analysis of Allergen Distribution Dynamics in Central Taiwan

Redefining the Role of Nutrition in Infant Food Allergy Prevention: A Narrative Review

Gender Differences in the Interplay between Vitamin D and Microbiota in Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases

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