Fatal peanut allergies could be cured with probiotic bacteria: researchers

Commentary: This article just published in the Journal of Clinical Allergy and Immunology again highlights the importance of probiotics. Peanut allergies have been rising in the US, and can be fatal. A new study from researchers at Murdoch Children’s research institute found that combining oral immunotherapy against peanuts with a probiotic containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus, increased tolerance and decreased severe reactions to the allergen. I discuss Lactobacillus rhamnosus and probiotics and the need to optimize bowel health on pages 242-243 of my book “Why Can’t I Get Better?”, under the chapter on Lyme, Functional Medicine and Nutritional Therapies. Food allergies and sensitivities are one of the points on the 16 point MSIDS map that may contribute to inflammatory cytokine production, contributing to chronic symptoms in the Lyme patient. Working with the microbiome of the gut is the one of the next great frontiers in medicine.

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