Mattia Giovannini, Burcin Beken, Betul Buyuktiryaki, Simona Barni, Giulia Liccioli, Lucrezia Sarti, Lorenzo Lodi, Matteo Pontone, Irene Bartha, Francesca Mori, Cansin Sackesen, George du Toit, Andreas L Lopata, Antonella Muraro
Shellfish, including various species of mollusks (e.g., mussels, clams, and oysters) and crustaceans (e.g., shrimp, prawn, lobster, and crab), have been a keystone of healthy dietary recommendations due to their valuable protein content. In parallel with their consumption, allergic reactions related to shellfish may be increasing. Adverse reactions to shellfish are classified into different groups: (1) Immunological reactions, including IgE and non-IgE allergic reactions; (2) non-immunological reactions, including toxic reactions and food intolerance...
June 11, 2023: Nutrients