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Study finds flavonoid can suppress peanut anaphylaxis
Monday, 28 June 2010
Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid used as a nutritional supplement. Previous studies show it may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and it is being investigated for a wide range of potential health benefits. One such study has found that quercetin can suppress anaphylactic reactions to peanut proteins in peanut-sensitised rats.
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Apple extracts show promise against food allergy
Monday, 28 June 2010
Consumption of apples has been linked to reduced incidence of atopic dermatitis and respiratory allergy. To further investigate these findings, scientists from the Allergy Group in the department of nutrition and health at the Nestlé Research Center in Switzerland have recently use a mouse model to evaluate the efficacy and mechanisms of a polyphenol-enriched apple extract in reducing symptoms of food allergy. Consumption of the apple extract was found to reduce symptoms of food allergy upon challenge.
Teenagers with food allergy studied
Monday, 28 June 2010
Researchers based in the UK have conducted a qualitative study of teenagers living with food hypersensitivity to gain a better understanding of their experiences. It is hoped a greater knowledge of these experiences will inform the care of this group who are at high-risk of food-hypersensitivity fatalities.
Latest podcasts on food allergy
Monday, 28 June 2010
The ReachMD website provides information on a wide range of medical conditions via podcasts and transcripts. Recent podcasts included in the food allergy program schedule include interviews with Dr Scott Sicherer from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and Dr. David Fleischer, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and National Jewish Health in Denver.
Allergy NZ launches Food Allergy Research Fund
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Very little is known about food allergy in New Zealand and research is needed to help improve the lives of allergy sufferers. To meet this need, Allergy New Zealand has set up a Food Allergy Research Fund. The fund will be used to assist and, if necessary, commission research projects geared towards improving the daily lives of individuals and families.Page 5 of 66
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