On Biology News Net, there is an article that claims that researchers have made some connections that show if pregnant women eat a lot of peanuts during their term, it is more likely that their infant will have a peanut allergy. All of the scientists’ research on this subject is recorded in the November 1 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
There were researchers in five United States study sites who evaluated 503 infants between the ages of three to fifteen months, who had likely milk or egg allergies, which are factors that are associated with an increased risk of peanut allergy. The infants whose mothers ate peanuts during the pregnancy had blood tests that showed a stronger sensitivity to the peanuts compared to the infants whose mothers did not eat peanuts. The researchers acknowledge that the test results only show that there is a potential risk factor, and once they further the studies, maybe they could develop a risk reduction.
Peanut, milk, and egg allergies are very dangerous, so I think that any kind of research that could maybe prevent them or reduce the risk of developing them is very beneficial. The article said that these allergies are potentially fatal and they are becoming more prevalent. These studies may have seemed like a small step, but I think it was an important step towards reducing the impact of these allergies.
There were researchers in five United States study sites who evaluated 503 infants between the ages of three to fifteen months, who had likely milk or egg allergies, which are factors that are associated with an increased risk of peanut allergy. The infants whose mothers ate peanuts during the pregnancy had blood tests that showed a stronger sensitivity to the peanuts compared to the infants whose mothers did not eat peanuts. The researchers acknowledge that the test results only show that there is a potential risk factor, and once they further the studies, maybe they could develop a risk reduction.
Peanut, milk, and egg allergies are very dangerous, so I think that any kind of research that could maybe prevent them or reduce the risk of developing them is very beneficial. The article said that these allergies are potentially fatal and they are becoming more prevalent. These studies may have seemed like a small step, but I think it was an important step towards reducing the impact of these allergies.
I agree that preventing these allergies is important. There are so many kids these days that have these allergies, and some kids can't even be around products with peanuts, milk, or eggs in it. Maybe if pregnant women knew about this, they wouldn't eat peanuts during pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteI found your article very interesting! Who would've thought eating something so discreet during a pregnancy could effect your child? It's great to know as a precaution being that peanut allergies can have serious side effects.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting article. It would be great if there where less people with peanut allergies. Especially if it can be avoided if pregnant women avoid peanuts themselves while pregnant.
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