date:Jun 23, 2014
I love that people are working on products to improve the lives of people with peanut allergies, but do we need them and will people use them? I think more testing is needed, she told Reuters Health. Even a small amount of the allergenic proteins in peanuts can cause very severe allergic reactions.
These reactions can vary from mild hives to severe swelling and low blood pressure. For adults living with peanut allergies, Gupta recommends they try soy or almond-based products.
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