Minimal dosing / Peanut allergies

[Lynn Cremona]

http://www.mnn.com/health/allergies/sto ... -allergies
The Key = Peanuts plus probiotics

In a clinical trial, 28 children with peanut allergies were given daily doses of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus in combination with peanut protein. The amount of probiotic stayed the same while the dose of peanut protein increased over time until the children were receiving two grams a day.

By the end of the trial, more than 80 percent of the children who received treatment (and not the placebo) were able to include peanuts in their diet.

"In the study the combined delivery of probiotic and oral immunotherapy was a safe and effective treatment for peanut allergy,” said lead researcher professor Mimi Tang of the findings. “However it is important to point out that this treatment must be only be given under close medical supervision as we are giving peanut[s] to children who are allergic to peanut[s], and children did have allergic reactions. Nevertheless, the likelihood of success was high — if nine children were given probiotic and peanut therapy, seven would benefit."
Best,
Lynn
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