Hen's egg allergy is a risk factor for zinc deficiency
Serum zinc levels were significantly low in the FA group. Notably, hen's egg allergy was a significant risk factor for zinc deficiency. For patients with severe dietary restrictions due to hen's egg allergy, zinc levels should be assessed and appropriate nutritional advice provided.
Authors
- Kae Itabashi
- Daisuke Sugawara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9875-9642)
- Hiroaki Yamane
- Eishi Makita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9356-2704)
Institutions
- Jichi Medical University (JP)
- Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatrics International
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ped.70038
- Primary Topic
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00