Why one in ten children have a food allergy | Dr. Gideon Lack
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Nurture with Balance: Early Exposure and Care
Compelling observational studies suggest that babies exposed to livestock environments, such as cow sheds, may have a lower risk of developing allergies, reinforcing the hygiene hypothesis that bacterial exposure is beneficial. The speaker advocates for exclusive breastfeeding for the first three months, highlighting a divergence from World Health Organization guidelines. Additionally, for babies prone to eczema, introducing common allergens like peanut, egg, and milk as early as three to four months can be beneficial. This approach involves small, regular amounts of these allergens to facilitate tolerance, promoting a strategy of early weaning that aligns with continued breastfeeding, while acknowledging the challenges faced by young mothers.
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