J Nutr Health.
2024 Oct;57(5):508-520. 10.4163/jnh.2024.57.5.508.
Relationship between probiotics intake and allergic diseases in children: using data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Food and Nutrition, Anyang University, Anyang 14028, Republic of Korea
- 2Institute of Health and Nutrition, Anyang University, Anyang 14028, Republic of Korea
- 3Department of Food and Nutrition Science, Shinhan University, Uijeongbu 11644, Republic of Korea
- 4Smart Care Food Major, Shinhan University, Uijeongbu 11644, Republic of Korea
- 5Smart Food Care Microlab, Shinhan University, Uijeongbu 11644, Republic of Korea
- KMID: 2561295
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4163/jnh.2024.57.5.508
Abstract
- Purpose
This study examined the relationship between food and nutrient intake, probiotics intake, and the prevalence of allergic diseases in children, using data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2021).
Methods
A total of 1,222 children aged one to 11 years were divided into two groups: the probiotics intake group (PRO) and the non-intake group (non-PRO). The study analyzed the general characteristics, food and nutrient intake, and the relationship between probiotics intake and allergic diseases in both groups, stratified according to gender.
Results
The prevalence of otitis media was significantly higher in the PRO group than in the non-PRO group (p < 0.01), particularly among girls (p < 0.05). The age at the initial diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (p < 0.05) and sinusitis (p < 0.05) was younger in the PRO group. Regarding food intake per 1,000 g total food intake, the PRO group consumed significantly more vegetables (p < 0.01), fruit (p < 0.05), and eggs (p < 0.05) but less milk (p < 0.05) than the non-PRO group. The PRO group also had a higher percentage of energy from carbohydrates (p < 0.05) and carbohydrate intake per 1,000 kcal (p < 0.05) but lower fat (p < 0.05), saturated fatty acids (p < 0.05), and calcium (p < 0.05), thiamine (p < 0.05), and riboflavin (p < 0.05) intakes per 1,000 kcal. The PRO group exhibited a significantly higher risk of allergic rhinitis (p < 0.05) and otitis media (p < 0.01) than the non-PRO group, with these risks being particularly pronounced among girls for otitis media (p < 0.01).
Conclusion
Probiotic consumption in children may be associated with allergy-related conditions, such as allergic rhinitis and otitis media, with an association observed in otitis media among girls.
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