Timing of food introduction and atopy prevention

The apparent increase in atopic disease, particularly food allergy, over the past 2 decades has resulted in reconsideration of prevention strategies aimed at the infant ’s diet. Early advice to have atopy-prone infants delay ingestion of potential food allergens, such as egg, cow’s milk, and peanut, was rescinded, as new evidence emerged that did not support these approaches. More recently, randomized controlled trials have provided data to support an opposite strategy, promoting early ingestion of allergens as a means of food allergy prevention.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - July 1, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Malika Gupta, Scott H. Sicherer Source Type: research