Can wheat allergies be prevented?

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  1. Some research suggests that breastfeeding helps to delay the onset of allergies in children-and (less proven) that it inhibits allergic reactions later in a child's life. This is because breastfeeding prevents an infant's contact with the foods that often bring on allergies until they're older. Additionally-postponing the introduction of solid food into a baby's diet until after six months of age can prolong a baby's allergy-free phase-for the same reasons.

    Some research suggests that breastfeeding helps to delay the onset of allergies in children-and (less proven) that it inhibits allergic reactions later in a child's life. This is because breastfeeding prevents an infant's contact with the foods that... More