Early Peanut Exposure Reduces Allergy Risk in Children
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A study led by King's College London and sponsored by the NIH found that introducing peanut products to children from infancy to age 5 significantly reduces the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life. The research, published in NEJM Evidence, showed that early and regular peanut consumption provided lasting tolerance, even if peanuts were later avoided. This approach could prevent many cases of peanut allergy among children in the U.S. Detailed guidelines for safely introducing peanuts to infants are available.
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