Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Interestingly, exposure to allergens after the first year of life did not decrease the child's risk of developing allergies or asthma.
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Interestingly, exposure to allergens after the first year of life did not decrease the child's risk of developing allergies or asthma.
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Early exposure to bacteria and certain allergens such as pet dander may have a protective effect by shaping the child immune responses in such a way that prevent allergies and asthma.