2023-07-04 15:25:00
Hay Fever: New Study Confirms Positive Effect of Vitamin D in Allergy Sufferers
Hay fever, one of the most widespread allergies in Germany, may have found a new adversary – vitamin D. Recent scientific findings suggest that vitamin D can be used in various ways to combat allergies, including hay fever.
Vitamin D, frequently hailed as an absolute miracle cure, has been proven to inhibit infectious and autoimmune diseases. It also strengthens the immune system and alleviates inflammatory reactions. A multitude of scientific publications have shown its positive influence on allergic reactions, prompting a research team to delve deeper into this phenomenon. Their new study focused on the potential of vitamin D in relieving or even fighting hay fever.
Allergies, triggered by common colds, can cause severe reactions such as sneezing, watery eyes, breathing problems, and skin rashes, among others. These reactions are a result of the immune system overreacting to harmless allergens. Allergic diseases have been on the rise worldwide in recent years. In Germany alone, more than three million adults suffer from asthma and over 12 million have allergic colds, as reported by the Robert Koch Institute.
Data on the health of adults in Germany (DEGS1) indicates that asthma cases have increased by approximately 51% in recent years. Furthermore, it is common for one allergy to be followed by another. For instance, long-standing hay fever can lead to symptoms spreading to the lower respiratory tract, eventually resulting in asthma. Allergies can also contribute to neurodermatitis.
The new study aimed to determine the relationship between vitamin D and the severity of allergies. The researchers compared 49 participants aged between 18 and 55, including a control group. All participants had varying levels of vitamin D in their bodies. The results showed that the control group with higher levels of vitamin D experienced less severe hay fever and allergies.
Based on these findings, the researchers suggested the potential for a new form of therapy for allergy sufferers. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) could be a suitable option for patients who fear needles. In comparison to conventional desensitization through injections, SLIT involves placing an allergen extract under the tongue.
The study also examined the effectiveness of SLIT therapy with and without vitamin D supplementation. Over five months, children aged five to twelve were observed, and the results were clear. The therapy worked much better in children who received vitamin D alongside it. These children experienced fewer nasal discomfort and asthma symptoms.
In conclusion, the study has shown that vitamin D deficiency significantly increases the likelihood of allergies. Additionally, hyposensitization with vitamin D supplementation yielded significantly better results than without it. The researchers have successfully established a correlation between the vitamin D levels in the body and the severity of allergic reactions, offering new hope for allergy sufferers.]
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