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Peanut Allergy Breakthrough Using Gut Bacteria | Dayton News
Scientists are testing a bold new approach to nut allergies: pills made from the poop of people without allergies, packed with beneficial gut bacteria. In a small study, a third of peanut-allergic participants showed improved tolerance after taking the treatment, hinting at a possible immune system reset. The method taps into “oral tolerance” — how the gut learns to accept food — and even worked in a follow-up group given antibiotics to clear out their own gut flora. Still early, but this could offer real freedom for millions living in fear of accidental exposure. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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