Exciting new study from England, LEAP study has shown that early introduction of peanuts (2 grams, about 8 peanuts) starting in infancy on a regular basis (3 times a week for 5 years) may be able to prevent the onset of peanut allergy for those at risk of developing a peanut allergy.  The study was the first of it’s kind.  Many more studies are needed to answer the numerous questions that have risen but it is a promising method that we are implementing in our practice. Recommend patients come in between 4 months and 10 months of age.

Dr. Bailey discussed this on a panel with the LEAP research physicians from London on the Diane Rehm Show  WAMU  88.5FM.