Gradual treatment of peanut allergies shows promise

Little by little, some children can overcome the allergy by eating more and more peanuts, but don’t try this at home

March 15, 2009 at 2:26 pm - More than 2 years ago

WASHINGTON — Very gradual introduction of peanuts into the diet — starting with less than 1/1,000th of a peanut a day — may prevent allergic reactions to peanuts in some children, a new study finds.