AW, Burks. "Early peanut consumption: postpone or promote?" J Allergy Clin Immunol 123 (2009): 424-425.
This article addresses an issue at the forefront of research concerning peanut allergies now: Should the introduction of peanuts early in infancy be promoted or postponed? In 2000, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that the introduction of peanuts be postponed in infants until 3 years of age. That is the guideline that I followed with my children. Current research suggests that early oral exposure to peanuts might actually decrease the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy. On the flip side of the issue, it has been suggested that environmental exposure to peanuts may increase the risk of developing a peanut allergy. The article also includes a discussion about the issue of whether or not maternal consumption of peanuts during pregnancy or lactation increases the risk of developing an allergy.
This is a good source of information about peanut allergy, environmental exposure, and oral consumption. Dr. Burks has been cited in a lot of the material I've been reading on this topic, so I believe that he is a reliable source.
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