A peer-reviewed study by the University of Vienna has demonstrated that allergic symptoms such as hay fever can be reduced by fulfilling micronutrient requirements to pacify a hyperactive immune system.
Women who had hay fever from birch and grass pollen had their allergic responses reduced by 43 percent after continuous intake of lozenges that contained supplements for iron, polyphenols, zinc, and vitamin A for 6 months.
“Elevated immune activity, which is intrinsic to allergic individuals, always results to a certain degree in functional iron deficiency,” the authors wrote.
Allergic responses are caused by the overactive immune response against a foreign substance that does not cause disease, causing inflammation and leading to allergic symptoms….