A recent study conducted by researchers in… Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA that Introducing peanuts into infant food early reduces Peanut allergy diagnoses increased by 27%and lowers Overall food allergy rates by 38%.
Change in dietary recommendations for children
Previous guidelines have always advised parents to avoid peanuts during the first years of a child’s life for fear of allergic reactions, but recent research has confirmed that Early introduction of peanuts during lactation It may be an effective way to reduce the risk of developing food allergies.
The study also showed that Eggs have become the most common allergen among childrenalong with milk, wheat and peanuts.
The scientific methodology behind the results
The research results were published in Pediatrics Journal of the American Academy of Pediatricsand focused on two years of follow-up after issuance National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases guidelines Which recommended early introduction of peanuts.
These recommendations are based on a 2015 study known as LEAPwhich showed that Infants with severe eczema or egg allergy who were exposed to peanuts between 4 and 11 months Their chances of developing allergies were reduced by a percentage 81%.
In 2021, the recommendations were updated to include: Introducing major allergens such as peanuts and eggs to babies 4 to 6 months oldEven for those with no prior history of allergies.
Public health implications of the findings
The study authors emphasized that the results support Awareness and education efforts about early food introduction to infantsconsidering that Adhering to and disseminating guidelines can significantly reduce food allergies in children.
However, the researchers acknowledged that the study was limited to data up to early 2019, and did not include Updated 2021 recommendations on introducing multiple allergens regardless of individual risk.
Warning about the danger of peanut allergy
Health experts have warned that A peanut allergy may lead to life-threatening reactions in a childThese include difficulty breathing, throat swelling, and severe low blood pressure, requiring immediate treatment with… EpinephrineIt is a life-saving medicine, according to the website Mayo Clinic.
