Hypersensitivity to Vitamins

Hypersensitivity to Vitamins, by Gianfranco Calogiuri, provides a focused and authoritative overview of allergic and hypersensitivity reactions related to vitamin exposure. Vitamins are essential bioactive substances required for normal human health and must largely be obtained through diet or supplementation. While vitamin deficiencies are well known to cause diseases such as scurvy, rickets, pellagra, and beri-beri, less attention has been given to adverse immune reactions caused by vitamins, particularly those used in supplements and therapeutic preparations. This book addresses that gap by compiling evidence from case reports, clinical studies, and investigations to explore hypersensitivity reactions ranging from allergic contact dermatitis and urticaria to rare but potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. It serves as a practical guide for identifying, diagnosing, and managing vitamin-related hypersensitivity in clinical practice.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Overview of Vitamin Hypersensitivity: Introduces the immunological basis and clinical relevance of allergic reactions to vitamins.
• Coverage of All Major Vitamins: Dedicated chapters on water-soluble vitamins (B and C) and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K).
• Clinical Focus: Clear guidance on identification, diagnosis, and management of vitamin-induced hypersensitivity reactions.
• Evidence-Based Content: Summarizes findings from case reports, clinical studies, and diagnostic investigations.
• Unusual and Rare Presentations: Includes a dedicated chapter addressing uncommon aspects of vitamin hypersensitivity.
• Practical Reference Format: Designed for quick consultation by clinicians, nutritionists, and pharmacists.
• Educational Value: Useful for students of clinical immunology and pharmacology seeking a structured introduction to the topic.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bentham Science Publishers
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2021
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681088940
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681088945