Making wheat and peanuts less allergenic
(American Society of Agronomy) Research uses plant breeding and biotechnology to remove proteins associated with food allergies. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 27, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
In lab study, nanoparticle shows promising results for treating severe allergies
For about 1 in 13 children in the U.S., usually harmless foodstuffs such as milk, eggs and peanuts can send the body ’s natural defenses into overdrive.Symptoms of food allergies can vary widely, but at worst, a systemwide allergic response can lead to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure and difficulty breathing.Although there are now some preventive measures for food-induced anaphylaxis, there are not yet any long-lasting solutions — treatments capable of locking the immune system into a state of tolerance, so that it doesn’t respond to allergens.Now, a UCLA res...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - January 14, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Boiling peanuts and then eating them under medical supervision might help stop food allergies
Eating peanuts that have been boiled in water could cut the risk of life-threatening reactions in those who are allergic, according to researchers at Imperial College London. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Maintenance Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Preschoolers
TUESDAY, Dec. 15, 2020 -- Maintenance oral immunotherapy is effective at one year for reducing peanut allergies in preschoolers, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 15, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Resistance training paired with peanut protein affects muscle health in older adults
(Ketchum New York) Researchers from Auburn University have found that when combined with resistance training, defatted peanut powder can be an effective plant-based protein option for positively affecting select markers of muscle growth and strength in untrained older adults. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
