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Micronutrients and the Risk of Allergic Diseases in School Children

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  • Daniela Podlecka

    (Department of Pediatrics and Allergy, Medical University of Lodz, 90-328 Lodz, Poland)

  • Joanna Jerzyńska

    (Department of Pediatrics and Allergy, Medical University of Lodz, 90-328 Lodz, Poland)

  • Khadijah Sanad

    (Medical University of Lodz, 90-124 Lodz, Poland)

  • Kinga Polańska

    (Department of Pediatrics and Allergy, Medical University of Lodz, 90-328 Lodz, Poland
    Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-324 Lodz, Poland)

  • Monika Bobrowska-Korzeniowska

    (Department of Pediatrics and Allergy, Medical University of Lodz, 90-328 Lodz, Poland)

  • Iwona Stelmach

    (Poddębice Health Care Centre, 99-200 Poddębice, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Brzozowska

    (Department of Pediatrics and Allergy, Medical University of Lodz, 90-328 Lodz, Poland)

Abstract

Microelements and vitamins are believed to have immunomodulatory effects. The aim of the study was to establish the role of antioxidants (vitamins A, E, D) and microelements such as copper (Cu), selenium (Se), and zinc (Zn) levels in allergic diseases in schoolchildren. The study uses a cohort of 80 children (40 with and 40 without allergy/asthma diagnosis) aged 9 to 12 years recruited for the Polish Mother and Child Cohort Study. At nine to twelve years old, the children were tested for microelement and vitamin content and health status (including skin-prick test and spirometry, urine cotinine level). Demographic data were collected from mothers by an allergist. The risk of asthma occurrence was found to be significantly related to the levels of Cu and Zn. The level of Cu was also particularly closely associated with allergic rhinitis and was indicated as a significant predictor of food allergy. The levels of Cu and Zn, and poor nutritional status in general, can influence the immune system and may be considered risk factors for developing asthma, allergic rhinitis and food allergy.

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  • Daniela Podlecka & Joanna Jerzyńska & Khadijah Sanad & Kinga Polańska & Monika Bobrowska-Korzeniowska & Iwona Stelmach & Agnieszka Brzozowska, 2022. "Micronutrients and the Risk of Allergic Diseases in School Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:19:p:12187-:d:925487
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