Man with severe peanut allergy now eats four nuts as daily ‘medicine’ after ‘life-changing’ trial
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‘Life-changing’ trial gives hope to thousands living with peanut allergies
- Richard Lassiter, a 44-year-old with a severe peanut allergy, can now eat peanuts daily after participating in a "life-changing" desensitisation trial.
- The trial gradually exposed participants to increasing amounts of peanut protein, ultimately allowing many to tolerate the equivalent of five peanuts without reaction.
- This research offers hope for adults with peanut allergies, as previous studies primarily focused on children.
- Lassiter, who experienced multiple hospitalisations due to accidental peanut exposure, now consumes four peanuts every morning as part of his routine.
- While larger studies are needed, this trial demonstrates the potential effectiveness of peanut desensitisation treatment in adults, though it should only be done under close medical supervision.