Serum levels of Vitamin A and Atopic Rhinoconjunctivitis in Swedish adolescents
Journal Title: Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Therapy - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: Vitamin A plays a role in mucosal immunity and tolerance, but the association between vitamin A status and allergy is still unclear. The aim of the study was to analyze the levels of vitamin A in serum from adolescents with or without atopic rhinoconjunctivitis. Method: Thirteen-year-old children with atopic rhinoconjunctivitis (n = 53) and non-allergic, non-sensitized controls (n = 52) were randomly selected from a population based prospective birth cohort comprising 1228 children in Northern Sweden born in 1996-1997. Vitamin A (retinol) concentrations in serum were measured with high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Multiple logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between allergy prevalence and serum vitamin A levels.
Authors and Affiliations
Barman Malin, Carlsson Nils-Gunnar, Sandin Anna, Wold Agnes E, Sandberg Ann-Sofie
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- DOI 10.17352/jfsnt.000009
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