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Exposure to Pets in Early Life May Reduce the Risk of Food Allergies in Children, Study Suggests

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WM Team Published May 11, 2023
Last updated: 2023/05/11 at 7:03 AM
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A new study has shown that exposure to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy may reduce the risk of food allergies in children. The study analysed over 65,000 infants from Japan, with the results showing that those who had been exposed to pets at an early age were less likely to develop allergies to certain foods.

The research was conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Tokyo and the Fujita Health University, and the findings were published in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The study is believed to be the first to investigate the relationship between pet exposure and food allergies in a large population of infants.

The study involved analyzing data from the Japan Environment and Children’s Study, which is a large-scale, government-funded study that aims to investigate the environmental factors that affect the health and development of children in Japan. The researchers analyzed data from 65,825 infants born between 2004 and 2010, focusing on their exposure to pets and their development of food allergies.

The results of the study showed that children who had been exposed to indoor dogs or pet cats during fetal development or early infancy had a lower risk of developing food allergies compared to those who had not been exposed to pets. The study found that exposure to pets was associated with a reduced risk of allergies to eggs, milk, and dairy products.

The researchers noted that the findings do not necessarily suggest that having a pet guarantees protection against food allergies, but they do suggest that pet exposure may have a protective effect against food allergies in some children. The exact reasons for this protective effect are not yet clear, but the researchers speculate that exposure to pets may help to strengthen the immune system in early life, making it less likely for the child to develop allergies later on.

The findings of this study could have important implications for the prevention and management of food allergies in children. Food allergies are a growing health concern worldwide, and the prevalence of these allergies has been increasing in recent years. While there is no cure for food allergies, strategies such as early exposure to pets may help to reduce the risk of developing these allergies in some children.

The study provides evidence that exposure to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy may have a protective effect against food allergies in children. While further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind this effect, the findings of this study could have important implications for the prevention and management of food allergies in children.

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