The FDA has approved a new drug to reduce allergic reactions from foods – including peanuts.

Researchers found the drug Xolair, which is normally prescribed for asthma, could also help with food allergies.

Two-thirds of patients who were injected with Xolair were able to eat two and a half peanuts without having a severe allergic reaction.
The drug works by targeting antibodies that patients with food allergies make, acting like a sponge to take them out of circulation.

Doctors hope FDA approval will make the drug more accessible and affordable to patients.