Gut bacteria discovery could lead to probiotic therapy for food allergies

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As someone who almost shuffled off this mortal coil after downing a satay, I'm always hopeful when potential breakthroughs for the treatment of food allergies arise. The latest cause for hope, which could one day let food allergy sufferers order in restaurants without worrying about potentially life-threatening ingredients hidden within, comes from scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine, who have found that a common gut bacteria protects against food allergies in mice... Continue Reading Gut bacteria discovery could lead to probiotic therapy for food allergies

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Allergies, Bacteria, Food, University of Chicago

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