Like a tree nut allergy, peanuts allergies are very common and can cause severe and potentially fatal allergic reactions food.
The two conditions are considered distinct because peanut is a legume. However, up to 40% of people with peanut allergies are also allergic to at least one tree nut.
It’s estimated that over 6.1 million people in the United States have a peanut allergy, according to FARE. It’s the most common allergy in people ages 18 years and younger. However, 20% of children who develop a peanut allergy may find it resolves as they move into their teenage years.UFABET
The root cause of peanut allergies is unknown. However, people with a family history of peanut allergies may be more at risk.
Because of this, it was previously thought that introducing peanuts through a breastfeeding person’s diet or during weaning may trigger a peanut allergy.
However, research suggests that introducing peanuts early may be protective.
Like other allergies, treatment includes avoiding all peanuts and peanut-containing products.
However, the FDA has approved the oral immunotherapy medication called Palforzia for the treatment of peanut allergies in people ages 4–17 years.
Peanuts are a good source of dietary fiber. They contain 8.5 g per 100 g, which around one-quarter of a male’s recommended fiber intake or one-third for females.
The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get the following amounts of fiber per day:
- 34 g for men
- 28 g for women
Fiber is a heart-healthful nutrient. The AHA report that eating fiber-rich foods improves blood cholesterol levels and lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.