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What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong (with Marty Makary)

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Peanut Allergies and the Importance of Early Exposure

Avoiding peanut exposure in early childhood significantly increases the likelihood of developing peanut allergies later in life. Research conducted in Israel highlights that children who consumed Bamba, a peanut-flavored snack, showed remarkably low rates of peanut allergies compared to those in other regions, such as London, where avoidance was the norm. A pivotal study revealed that children who were kept from peanuts during their early years were almost nine times more likely to develop allergies. This finding challenges previous medical recommendations that may have lacked scientific backing and emphasizes the importance of introducing peanuts to children early to mitigate allergy risks.

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