Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Several studies have shown that early exposure to microorganisms in the dirt, particularly before the first year of life has been shown to significantly lower the risk of allergies, wheezing, and asthma in children.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
Several studies have shown that early exposure to microorganisms in the dirt, particularly before the first year of life has been shown to significantly lower the risk of allergies, wheezing, and asthma in children.
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