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Exclusive Breastfeeding Linked to Higher Allergy Rates
Published Monday, July 27, 2026 · Updated July 27
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Children who were exclusively breastfed had an 82% higher risk of food allergies in the first year, 62% at age two, and 54% at age three, according to a study from the University of Toyama, Japan.
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- The Jerusalem Post
A new study from the University of Toyama, Japan, found a link between exclusive breastfeeding and a significantly higher risk of food allergies in young children, particularly in males. This research challenges previous understandings while still acknowledging other benefits of breastfeeding.
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