Recap: Simple steps to prevent allergies | Prof. Gideon Lack

Recap: Simple steps to prevent allergies | Prof. Gideon Lack

Author: ZOE August 5, 2025 Duration: 14:19
Today, we’re turning our attention to allergies.  For decades, conflicting advice on how to prevent allergies from developing has left parents unsure about the best ways to protect their children. Should you introduce peanut products to your newborn, or avoid them entirely? Many are still unclear. What is clear, however, is that allergies are on the rise. I’m joined by groundbreaking researcher Dr. Gideon Lack to help bring clarity to the conversation about allergies. His pioneering work has challenged long-held beliefs and offers potentially life-saving advice. He begins by sharing his first ‘lightbulb moment.’ 🥑 Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 ⁠Get the ZOE app 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily30+ *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system 📚 Books from our ZOE Scientists: The Food For Life Cookbook by Prof. Tim Spector Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Free resources from ZOE: Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition  Gut Guide - for a healthier microbiome in weeks Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Listen to the full episode here

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