Exposure to Peanuts in Infancy Reduces Likelihood of Allergy Development

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Biology - Diseases, Health, Nutrition, grade: Senior, , language: English, abstract: Food allergies are an increasing concern in many countries. One of the most life-threatening food allergies is an allergic reaction to peanuts. Rather than continued restrictions as a means of safe guarding those with peanut allergies, exposure to peanuts in infancy could reduce the likelihood that children will develop peanut allergies at all.