The presence of antibodies to cow’s milk, shrimp, and peanuts in the blood (even without obvious signs of food allergy) is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The study was published on: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).
Scientists used data from more than five thousand patients followed for 14-19 years. Among other tests, they measured levels of total and specific IgE antibodies to cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, shrimp and other allergens to evaluate the presence of allergies or food sensitivities.
More than a thousand deaths were recorded during the observation period. High levels of IgE antibodies to peanuts, shrimp, and especially milk were a risk factor for cardiovascular disease-related deaths. This relationship held true even after controlling for whether the person smoked or had hypertension or diabetes.
The authors of the study noted that IgE antibodies are produced against regularly consumed foods and are not a sign of pathology unless the person has serious allergy symptoms. The study is the first to link the presence of IgE antibodies to an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease due to common foods and therefore needs to be confirmed in future studies. Additionally, scientists’ findings only show correlation, not causation.
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Source: Gazeta
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