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In a message dated 7/6/00 4:27:52 PM Central Daylight Time,
kworthen@... writes:

<< soy is a very common allergen. i don't know why, but it's one of the top 10
allergens
amy >>
If I am remembering this right, soy is in the same food family that includes
peanuts. I think I read that in an allergy self care book. Peanuts are also
a very common allergen, so maybe there is that connection. (?) ~Karen

Amy

> If I am remembering this right, soy is in the same food family that
includes
> peanuts. I think I read that in an allergy self care book. Peanuts are
also
> a very common allergen, so maybe there is that connection. (?) ~Karen


i know for some people there is. i know of one person that has legume
allergy and peanuts are included. i have 2 daughters with peanut allergies.
one is severly allergic and also to all tree nuts. the other is just peanuts
and only gets a rash around her mouth. both are fine with soy. even eat soy
nut butter in place of pb.
amy