Vitamin D deficiency linked to allergiesDoes vitamin D deficiency predispose to allergic proctocolitis?
We investigated the potential connection between vitamin D deficiency and allergic proctocolitis (AP) in infants. Our study involved a careful comparison of vitamin D levels in infants diagnosed with AP against those of healthy infants. This meticulous, prospective approach allows us to draw insightful conclusions about how vitamin D might be influencing allergic conditions.
We found that vitamin D levels were noticeably lower in infants suffering from AP compared to their healthy peers. Notably, a significant percentage of AP patients—34.7%—were found to be vitamin D deficient or insufficient. Furthermore, the study revealed that infants with vitamin D levels below 40.75 mcg/L were 3.5 times more likely to develop AP.
Our findings suggest an intriguing association between vitamin D deficiency and allergic proctocolitis, hinting that the rising rates of such allergies may be influenced by environmental factors. It appears crucial that we assess vitamin D levels in infants diagnosed with AP, as this could contribute to better understanding and management of the condition.
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