Infants Primed for Food Allergies from Birth
Cord blood of babies revels inflammatory markers present at birth.
Cord blood of babies revels inflammatory markers present at birth. Research which analyzed immune & inflammatory factors in Cord blood found that infants who had allergies showed increased monocyte levels combined with a decreased numbers of the regulatory T Cells. This means that babies with food allergies already had hyperactive immune systems at birth displaying an abnormal profile of immune cells at the time of their birth.
Diet, nutrition, vitamins, exposure to infection & antibiotics use, all modify inflammation in the body and are thought of as the culprits responsible of this epidemic.
If you’re introducing a new food to your baby, keep an eye out for these symptoms:
- Hives or welts or Flushed skin or rash.
- Face, tongue, or lip swelling
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
- Coughing or wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness
