Israeli scientists crack mystery of food allergies

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[ddtorque]

For the more than 11 million Americans who suffer from food allergies, some news with a tantalizing aroma is emanating from Israel. Scientists from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology have found a way to neutralize a sesame seed protein that causes allergies and they believe the technique can also be used to eliminate allergens in milk, peanuts and other common foods.

[Peach]

I would dearly love to eat shrimp again.

[atruelady]

This could probably also be used or perfected to be used in people who suffer that form of anemia that occurs when the body can't absorb iron from foods, supplements, etc.

[SlowBoat407]

I wonder if it would help me. Believe it or not, I love spinach, but can't eat it because it makes my tongue swell and burn.

Oh, and I've got a nagging pain right.... here...

[handy old one]

Can this be used to ride us of DUmmies allergies?

[vabeachrepub]

Thanks for the post - science continues to make inroads into this problem. My son has a severe peanut allergy and I look forward to the day when he will not be threatened by these allergens.

[ddtorque]

if you're not already familiar with it, you might want to check out the Food Allergy Network for your son:
http://www.foodallergynetwork.com/

[ddtorque]

oops gave you wrong link. here it is again:
"The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network" http://www.foodallergy.org/

[js1138]

Sometimes the allergy isn't to the food. I quit eating beef about five years ago due to a skin condition similar to acne (I'm nearly 60).

I have recently found beef in the sypremarket that is produced without antibiotics and growth hormones. I have been eating this without problem.

I have had dogs that developed skin rashes with beef dog food. I assume that's why they sell a lot of lamb and rice anamal food.

[insider_uk]

For the more than 11 million Americans who suffer from food allergies, some news with a tantalizing aroma is emanating from Israel.

Hey! Are you guys going to share this?

[Diva Betsy Ross]

For me it is all shellfish and hazelnuts. I used to be allergic to chicken , milk and wheat. I would love to eat some crab again. I have never had shrimp.

[vabeachrepub]

Thanks or the link - my wife is constantly checking out this site because of their constant updates. It is a wonderful resource.

[diamond6]

bttt

[SJackson]

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Exempt from boycotts I'm sure.

[Lando Lincoln]

And the Arab world has recently solved the problem of...........?

Lando

[Bella_Bru]

I really wish I could drink milk again.

[Ol' Sox]

I would dearly love to eat shrimp again.

I ate shrimp without a problem until my late 40's and then one Christmas, I was suddenly allergic (and it wasn't bad shrimp, either). Tried it again a couple of months later, and had to go to the hospital. Even if they have figured out a way to prevent a reaction, I think I'll just stay away from the stuff. No sense tickling the dragon's tail.

[Peach]

I know what you mean. I ate it for years and then all of a sudden developed a severe allergy to it.

The new drug will need to be tested by others before I'll try it...

[hoosierboy]

Does this mean I can get peanuts on flights again?