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Probiotics and Peanut Allergy Therapy

Submitted by Food Allergy Assistant Mon 08/03/2009

Probiotics, that "good bacteria" found in yogurt, may aid in peanut allergy therapy. In a recent study, reported by Dr. Xiu-Min Li, peanut allergic mice who were fed a probiotic for four weeks, showed a decrease in allergic symptoms, or no reaction at all, when challenged with peanuts at the end of the study. The probiotics appeared to suppress anaphylactic symptoms.

There have been no human tests with probiotics and peanut allergy and this is not something that should be tried at home. Many times effects in animal studies cannot be duplicated in humans, but the exciting news of this study is that probiotics are considered safe and low in cost, which will encourage further research.

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My son eats a yogurt every

Submitted by kmdeppa on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 07:51.

My son eats a yogurt every day and has been since he turned 1. We found out at 20 months that he had a PA. I am not sure how much it actually helps with humans, but I am not about to give him a spoonfull of peanut butter to find out. His life is way more important. But I do know that probiotics do help many things and yogurt is just plain good for him. Since he loves it and that is what he picks out every morning we will continue. But it will be good news if a time comes and a cure is found for PA or any food allergy aside from avoiding the food in general.

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Kmdeppa, I really think that

Submitted by momsara on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 18:11.

Kmdeppa,

I really think that you need to look into yogurt vs probiots. There is a differance. Does the yogurt contain added sugar? If so, sugar decreases the immune system which would counter act the probiotics.

Yogurt including Activia contain a couple different strands of natural bacteria. Probiotic supplements contain high doses of a variety of helpful microorganisms. Supplements are a viable option if you have a digestive condition or diet that prevents you from eating yogurt. Unlike yogurt, probiotic supplements clearly list the specific strains contained in the product. More thorough labeling allows you to cater your probiotic intake to your specific health needs.

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