Treating Mild Peanut Allergies in Children

For years, the National Peanut Board has emphasized a key message for parents: introducing peanuts to an infant’s diet early and gradually can help prevent peanut allergies.

According to the National Peanut Board’s website, up to 86% of peanut allergies can be prevented through this approach. The idea stems from studies showing that babies who consume small amounts of peanut protein early in life are less likely to develop an allergy later on. But now, the conversation is expanding beyond infants—straight to The Today Show.

Similar advice was shared this week on Today, not about prevention in babies but about potential treatment for children ages 4-14 who already have peanut allergies. You know it’s big news when Savannah Guthrie is talking about it.

The Today Show highlighted a new study from the National Institutes of Health showing that children with mild peanut allergies may be able to overcome them by gradually increasing their peanut intake. However, experts strongly emphasize that this should only be done under a doctor’s supervision.

For more: https://www.today.com/video/how-children-may-be-able-to-overcome-mild-peanut-allergies-231638597610