Evaluating the Associations between Dietary Vitamin Intake and Atopic Dermatitis: A Regional Cross-Sequential Study among Singapore and Malaysia Young Chinese Adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study demonstrates that naturally derived vitamins, estimated from whole foods in the diets of young Chinese adults from Singapore and Malaysia, are associated with atopic dermatitis (AD). Higher intake of vitamins E, K1, C, B2, and D was associated with lower odds of AD. The protective effect of vitamin C was not confounded by smoking and enhanced by higher fruit intake. These findings underscore the potential role of dietary vitamins in mitigating AD risk and support further research into whole-food-based dietary strategies for AD management.

Source: JID Innovations

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2025.100387

Authors: Jun Jie Lim, Kavita Reginald, Yee-How Say, Mei Hui Liu, Fook Tim Chew

Institutions: National University of Singapore, Sunway University, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Language: English

Topic: Dermatology and Skin Diseases

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000

Funders: Singapore Food Agency, National Research Foundation, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Ministry of Health -Singapore, National University of Singapore, National Research Foundation Singapore, Economic Development Board - Singapore, Ministry of Education - Singapore, Medical Research Council, National Medical Research Council, Biomedical Research Council, Singapore Immunology Network

OpenAlex ID: W4410773872