IgE-mediated fish allergy in children: is omega-3 supplementation useful?. (17th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pecoraro, Luca; Dalle Carbonare, Luca; Castagnoli, Riccardo; Marseglia, Gian Luigi; Piacentini, Giorgio; Pietrobelli, Angelo
• Is Part Of: International journal of food sciences and nutrition. Volume 73:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 154
• Page End: 157
• Publication Date: 2022-02-17
• Subjects: Omega-3 -- fish allergy -- supplementation -- children -- nutrition; Food -- Analysis -- Periodicals; Nutrition -- Periodicals; 641.3
• DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2021.1957782
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0963-7486

Abstract

Abstract: The management of fish allergy relies on the elimination of all fish from the diet. Nevertheless, an exclusion diet can be problematic from a paediatric nutritional perspective. The issue of a substitute diet for children suffering from fish allergy seems to be not adequately addressed and the consequences of a fish exclusion diet in paediatric age are not known. Fish has an important nutritional value, it is rich in vitamins of group B, D and A, selenium, calcium and phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, iodine and omega-3. While vitamins and iodine are normally present in the diet, omega-3 is present in few other foods, such as vegetable seed oils and nuts. Hence, the scientific research indicates a generic advice regarding a possible omega-3 supplementation in children with fish allergy. Given the knowledge about omega-3 supplementation having a potential good risk-benefit ratio and the absence of serious adverse events related to the omega-3 supplementation, this type of supplementation may seem advisable in children affected by fish allergy.