TY - JOUR T1 - The introduction of gluten into the infant diet. Expert group recommendations JO - Anales de Pediatría (English Edition) T2 - AU - Ribes Koninckx,C. AU - Dalmau Serra,J. AU - Moreno Villares,J.M. AU - Diaz Martín,J.J. AU - Castillejo de Villasante,G. AU - Polanco Allue,I. SN - 23412879 M3 - 10.1016/j.anpede.2015.09.009 DO - 10.1016/j.anpede.2015.09.009 UR - https://www.analesdepediatria.org/en-the-introduction-gluten-into-infant-articulo-S2341287915001726 AB - At present there is a degree of uncertainty regarding when, how and in what form gluten should be introduced into the infant diet. For years the recommendations of the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition have prevailed, which include avoiding early introduction, before 4 months, and late, after 7 months, and gradually introducing gluten into the diet while the infant is being breastfed, with the aim of reducing the risk of celiac disease, diabetes and gluten allergy. However, 2 independent studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine in October 2014 reached the conclusion that the age of introduction of gluten does not modify the risk of developing celiac disease, and that breastfeeding at any age does not confer protection against celiac disease development.On the other hand, according to available scientific evidence, the introduction of foods other than breast milk or formula into the infant diet is generally recommended around 6 months of age, since the introduction before 4 months could be associated with an increased risk of food allergy and autoimmune diseases, and delaying it beyond 7 months would not have a protective effect.In this context, a group of experts has considered it appropriate to produce a consensus document based on the current scientific evidence and present general recommendations for daily clinical practice on the introduction of gluten into the diet. ER -