The KEY to the Prevention of Food Allergies
- Worried about giving your baby a diverse diet?
- Not sure how to introduce solid foods safely?
- Concerned about food allergies and how to prevent them?
If these questions have ever crossed your mind, this talk is for you!
📺 Watch it here on YouTube: The Key to Prevention of Food Allergy (27 minutes).
But if you’re short on time, don’t worry—I’ve summarized the key takeaways for you below.
Why Are Food Allergies on the Rise?
Food allergies are becoming more common, and parents are understandably worried. We’re also seeing a rise in atopic dermatitis (eczema)—and these two conditions are closely linked.
Here’s the surprising part: Food allergies don’t always start with eating a food. They can start through the skin!
👶 Babies with eczema have tiny cracks in their skin that allow allergens from the environment to sneak in. This early exposure—without actually eating the food—can trigger an allergic reaction and lead to a food allergy.
What’s even more concerning? Many parents unknowingly make the problem worse by avoiding certain foods, thinking it will help. But research shows that avoiding foods can actually increase the risk of developing food allergies!
The Science Behind Early Food Introduction
So, what actually prevents food allergies? Eating the food early and often!
🟢 The LEAP Study (2015, New England Journal of Medicine)
- Infants with eczema who were introduced to peanuts early (before 6 months) had an 86% lower risk of developing a peanut allergy.
🟢 The EAT Study (2016, New England Journal of Medicine; 2019, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
- Introducing multiple allergenic foods early reduced food allergy development by 67%.
The key takeaway?
Introducing allergenic foods early—rather than avoiding them—trains the immune system to tolerate these foods, reducing the risk of allergy.
Why Is Food Allergy Prevention So Hard in Real Life?
In theory, food allergy prevention sounds simple. Just feed babies allergenic foods early and regularly, right?
But in reality, it’s not that easy.
🔸 Busy parents don’t always have time to prepare multiple allergenic foods daily.
🔸 Babies can be picky eaters, refusing certain textures or tastes.
🔸 Getting the right amount matters—studies show that babies need at least 3 grams of allergenic protein per week to gain protection.
🔸 In the EAT study, only 43% of parents could follow the early introduction protocol.
For many parents, the process can feel overwhelming—which is why I wanted to help.
Making Food Allergy Prevention Easier with SEMUA
As an Allergist/Immunologist, I see children with food allergies every day. And while I work hard to help them outgrow their allergies, I know that prevention is always better than cure.
That’s why I became a medical advisor for SEMUA (Safe Effective Method Utilizing Aliment)—a food supplement designed to make early allergen introduction easier for parents and safer for babies.
✅ Contains proteins from major food allergens in safe, carefully measured doses.
✅ Comes in easy-to-use sachets—just sprinkle it into your baby’s food!
✅ Tastes good (no more battles with picky eaters!).
✅ Includes prebiotics to support gut health and strengthen the immune system.
I truly hope SEMUA makes food allergy prevention easier for parents and helps more babies grow up allergy-free.
Take the Next Step
🔗 Learn more about SEMUA here → Click to read more
🔗 Find out why introducing allergenic foods is safe → Click here
