Controlled Peanut Intake May Reduce Allergies in Toddlers

Eating small amounts of peanuts could treat allergies in toddlers, new study finds

Researchers found around 80 per cent of the children with allergies could eat at least three peanuts after three years of treatment

Controlled peanut intake may reduce allergies in toddlers

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have successfully treated children aged 1–3 years with peanut allergies. The children slowly became accustomed to eating peanuts by consuming small amounts of them daily, which were gradually increased over time. The results are presented in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe.

Moderate Peanut Consumption Could Lower Allergy Risk in Toddlers

In a groundbreaking clinical trial that may transform the management of peanut allergies among young children, researchers from Karolinska Institutet have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of oral immunotherapy (OIT) in toddlers aged between one and three years. This novel approach involves the gradual introduction of peanut proteins, administered in meticulously calibrated doses, beginning with minimal quantities and increasing incrementally…