What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?
a. Excess sodium consumed as part of the peanuts
b. Exposure to medicinal skin creams containing peanut oil
c. Impaired digestion/absorption resulting from elevated leptin and adiponectin levels
d. Increased inflammation of the immune system due to altered ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids
e. Hyperstimulation of the immune system by multiple vaccines
Answer: B
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