1. Targeted micronutrition for allergic patients—possible applications of a food for special medical purposes
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Eva Untersmayr, Hans-Joerg Koehler, Christoph Bergmann, Annette Sperl, Ralph Dollner, Galateja Jordakieva, Dirk Straub, and Rainer Ehmann
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0301 basic medicine ,Allergy ,Allergen immunotherapy ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Dander ,business.industry ,Medizin ,medicine.disease ,03 medical and health sciences ,030104 developmental biology ,0302 clinical medicine ,030228 respiratory system ,Multiple allergies ,medicine ,Immunology and Allergy ,In patient ,Occupational allergens ,business ,Intensive care medicine ,Lozenge - Abstract
SummaryA novel and recently launched food for special medical purposes was discussed by a multidisciplinary expert panel as an option for allergic patients. The newly developed lozenge contains the whey protein beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) as well as the micronutrients iron, zinc and vitamin A. BLG loaded with ligands (holo-BLG) is discussed as one factor of the allergy-protective farm effect in numerous scientific studies. Further studies reveal that holo-BLG shuttles its ligands specifically to immune cells, where it balances the specific nutrient demand and can thus lead to immune resilience. Based on the scientific background, the experts see a broad range of possible applications for holo-BLG in the form of a lozenge, for example in patients suffering from multiple allergies, with sensitisation to rare allergens (including occupational allergens), tree pollen-associated food allergies or in general difficult treatment situations (e.g. allergies to animal dander or refusal of allergen immunotherapy). The expert panel describes the holo-BLG lozenge as an innovative and additional option for allergic patients.
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- 2021