Peanut allergies: 'Roasted worse than raw nuts'

[dipsydoodle]

Roasted peanuts are more likely to trigger an allergic reaction than raw peanuts, according to an Oxford University study, involving mice.

Scientists say chemical changes caused by dry roasting processes may prime the body's immune system - sparking future allergic reactions.

But much more work is needed before humans should consider swapping roasted nuts for raw ones, they say.

The research appears in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29280451

[nilram]

1. Ever eaten a raw goober? Gross.

A friend's allergic to tree nuts (not goobers, which are legumes). Seems to have much less of a reaction to cooked ones, and he theorizes that cooking denatures whatever protein to which he reacts.

[Sherman A1]

2. I know someone with this allergy

and I will pass this along. Thanks for posting.

[HuckleB]

3. Mice studies such as this are extremely preliminary.

The article, sort of, noted that, but...