Early Peanut Exposure Reduces Lifelong Allergy Risk, Study Finds

Introducing smooth peanut butter to babies and continuing through early childhood can significantly reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies, according to research from King's College London. The study found that children who consumed peanut products up to age five were 71% less likely to develop an allergy, with the protection lasting into adolescence. This approach contrasts with previous advice to avoid peanuts, highlighting the importance of early exposure for immune system development.