Published in Cell Reports · View the paper (DOI)
A study published in Cell Reports found that mice fed a high-fiber diet had fewer severe peanut allergies than those with an average fiber intake. The researchers discovered that gut bacteria release specific fatty acids in response to fiber intake, which impact allergic responses via changes to the immune system.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Mice fed more fiber have less severe food allergies Cell Press · Jun 21, 2016 · first to report
- Diet high in fiber and vitamin A key to preventing allergies to peanuts and other triggers Monash University · Jun 21, 2016