How Early Exposure to Allergens Like Peanuts Can Prevent Food Allergies in Children
By
Charlotte Grinberg, MD
Summary
The article discusses the shift in medical guidance regarding infant exposure to allergenic foods like peanuts and eggs. It describes how sublingual immunotherapy (dissolving tablets of allergens) and allergy shots work by gradually exposing the immune system to small amounts of allergens to train it not to overreact. The piece contrasts old advice (delaying allergenic foods) with current science that recommends early introduction to prevent allergies.
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· 5 pulledEvery night before my son goes to bed, I put a dissolving tablet of dust and grass under his tongue.
The idea is simple: tiny, repeated exposure will teach his immune system not to overreact.
Over time, the body can typically be trained by steady, careful contact with the thing it fears.
For years, parents were told to delay potentially allergenic foods like eggs or peanuts, especially if allergies ran in the family.
The science now says the opposite.
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