Food Allergies, the Immune Response, and Preventative Treatments: Milk, Egg, and Shellfish Allergies
Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Biology
Mentor
Dr. Meredith Rowe
Abstract
Food allergies have been an increasing concern worldwide with very little information on preventative measures and treatment. They can have long lasting and life-threatening consequences with a wide range of symptoms from hives to anaphylactic shock. Long recommended feeding guidelines, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and gastrointestinal alterations are thought to play a role in the increase in food allergies in infants. Early introduction of food, immunotherapy, and a properly supported gut microbiome have been recommended to decrease the likelihood of developing a food allergy and desensitizing the immune system.
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Citation Information
DiMatteo, Marissa, "Food Allergies, the Immune Response, and Preventative Treatments: Milk, Egg, and Shellfish Allergies" (2024). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 58.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/undergrad-honors/58