Disappointed with OIT and other allergy treatments? There’s a better solution.

The Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP) helps children and young adults conquer food allergies and the anxiety that comes with them—for life.

TIP successfully treats a full spectrum of food allergens in patients aged 18 months to 25 years old, including the most severe and complex cases. Over the course of 2.5 to 4 years, patients build lasting tolerance and gain the ability to eat their allergens as freely as someone without allergies. We call this Food Freedom: the confidence to eat anything, anytime, without restriction or fear. Because when your child can eat safely, your whole family can live freely.

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) typically offers only “bite safety,” providing protection from accidental exposure but still requiring strict avoidance, daily maintenance, and frequent appointments.

 

When You Compare Them, There’s No Comparison.

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

Tolerance Induction Program™
Goal
Desensitization (Reduce reactions, “Bite-safety”)
Long-term remission (Non-allergic life)
Approach
Repeated allergen exposure
Immune system retraining using safe, similar proteins
Personalization
Generic, protocol-based
Fully personalized to each child
Safety
Treats
One food at a time
Multiple allergens simultaneously, complex and severe cases 
Tolerance Induction Program (TIP)
  • Goal
    Long-term remission (Non-allergic life)
  • Approach
    Immune system retraining using safe, similar proteins
  • Personalization
    Fully personalized to each child
  • Safety
    Less than 1% adverse event rate
  • Treatment Qualifications
    All allergens treated simultaneously
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
  • Goal
    Desensitization (Reduce reactions, “Bite-safety”)
  • Approach
    Repeated allergen exposure
  • Personalization
    Generic, protocol-based
  • Safety
    Over 90% adverse event rate
  • Treatment Qualifications
    One food at a time

The most effective food allergy treatment is also the safest.

While traditional OIT often relies on guesswork and exposes patients to significant risks, the Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP) offers a smarter, safer path forward. TIP combines precision diagnostics, data-driven treatment plans, and innovative tools like allergen gummies to build tolerance gradually and safely, without the high rates of reactions seen in OIT.

  • Building Tolerance Before Allergen Exposure: TIP begins patients with safe food proteins that mimic the allergen, helping the body build tolerance before direct exposure. OIT exposes patients to their most allergic foods from day one.
  • No Guesswork —Ever: Other treatments take a trial-and-error approach. We begin with in-depth diagnostics and use data analytics to craft a treatment plan based entirely on your body, not guesswork.
  • Every Step, Mapped Out, Beginning to End: By your second appointment, you’ll know your entire treatment journey. A personalized roadmap guides you from your first visit to your last. From managing allergy anxiety to living freely.
  • Unmatched Patient Support: We’re with you in the office and at home, offering personalized emergency plans, precise gummy dosing, real-time plan updates, and 24/7 expert support.

 

A Solution as Unique as Your Child.

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all approaches. That’s why every treatment plan is custom-tailored to your child.

Your journey starts with advanced diagnostics that reveal the unique workings of your immune system, because every detail matters. From there, we design a precise roadmap outlining your exact number of visits and the specific food doses needed to help you achieve a life free from food allergies. No other program offers this level of individualized precision and certainty.

Other Alternatives Fall Short.

Avoidance Only
Prevents reactions but forces families to live in fear, isolation, and constant restriction.

Epinephrine Dependence
EpiPens are essential but reactive—they don’t reduce severity or stress.

Biologics (Xolair)
Reduce reactivity, but come with high costs and frequent visits.


 

Other Alternatives-1

What sets TIP apart?

  • Over 90% success rate in achieving lasting food allergy remission
  • TIP never begins by introducing patients to their allergens
  • Accepts complex, severe, and multi-allergen cases
  • Treats most common food and environmental allergies
  • Over 90% of treatment is done at home

30% of our patients stopped OIT for something better. The Tolerance Induction Program™.

30% of our patients stopped OIT for something better. The Tolerance Induction Program.

Tolerance Induction Program Founder Explains The Difference

Watch board-certified allergist and TIP creator, Dr.Inderpal Randhawa, as he explains how his approach differs from OIT and Xolair and what it could mean for your child’s safety and future freedom.

OIT Is A Short-Term Safety Net.

TIP Is A Lifelong Food Allergy Solution.

Insurance Carriers

We accept most PPOs* from the following carriers:

Group 3
*Not a guarantee of coverage. Please contact your insurance company directly to determine if the Food Allergy Institute is within your network and considered a participating provider under your plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) located? Are appointments in person?

    In-person appointments at one of our California locations are required throughout treatment. Our program is specifically tailored to meet the needs of families who travel, welcoming patients from different parts of the country to international patients from around the globe.

    The number of in-person visits may vary depending on the individual’s custom plan and the patient’s location. However, patients typically visit our clinic four to six times a year.

  • Is TIP a pill or an allergy shot? How is TIP different than what my local allergist offers?

    The Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP) is not a one-size-fits-all pill or an allergy shot. TIP uses real, natural foods to treat patients through a personalized, data-driven approach.

    Unlike local allergists who introduce allergens on day one, TIP begins by safely escalating “similar” food proteins—non-allergenic proteins that mimic the structure of the allergen without triggering a reaction. This teaches the immune system to tolerate allergens over time, significantly reducing the risk before direct exposure occurs.

    The Food Allergy Institute is the world’s most comprehensive food allergy treatment center, uniting researchers, data scientists, allergy experts, and clinicians to deliver unmatched care and support throughout every stage of your child’s treatment. No other program offers TIP’s level of precision, quality, or results—at this scale.

  • Who is eligible for TIP treatment?

    The Tolerance Induction Program™(TIP) is available for qualifying patients between the age of 18 months – 25 years old. This includes patients with severe and multiple food allergies and pre-existing conditions.

    We welcome virtually all food allergy cases. Though the average treatment length may be longer for patients with comorbidities or pre-existing conditions, this does not prevent a child from being a candidate for TIP.  

  • How much does TIP treatment cost?

    Average out-of-pocket costs are $1,100 monthly for the duration of the program. An in-network PPO may cover up to 50% of this cost. We accept most PPOs from the following carriers: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net.

    Please note that Kaiser and most HMOs are not covered, and patients with these plans will be charged cash pay rates. Learn more about our new patient cash bundle here.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Where is the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) located? Are appointments in person?

    In-person appointments at one of our California locations are required throughout treatment. Our program is specifically tailored to meet the needs of families who travel, welcoming patients from different parts of the country to international patients from around the globe.

    The number of in-person visits may vary depending on the individual’s custom plan and the patient’s location. However, patients typically visit our clinic four to six times a year.

  • Is TIP a pill or an allergy shot? How is TIP different than what my local allergist offers?

    The Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP) is not a one-size-fits-all pill or an allergy shot. TIP uses real, natural foods to treat patients through a personalized, data-driven approach.

    Unlike local allergists who introduce allergens on day one, TIP begins by safely escalating “similar” food proteins—non-allergenic proteins that mimic the structure of the allergen without triggering a reaction. This teaches the immune system to tolerate allergens over time, significantly reducing the risk before direct exposure occurs.

    The Food Allergy Institute is the world’s most comprehensive food allergy treatment center, uniting researchers, data scientists, allergy experts, and clinicians to deliver unmatched care and support throughout every stage of your child’s treatment. No other program offers TIP’s level of precision, quality, or results—at this scale.

  • Who is eligible for TIP treatment?

    The Tolerance Induction Program™(TIP) is available for qualifying patients between the age of 18 months – 25 years old. This includes patients with severe and multiple food allergies and pre-existing conditions.

    We welcome virtually all food allergy cases. Though the average treatment length may be longer for patients with comorbidities or pre-existing conditions, this does not prevent a child from being a candidate for TIP.  

  • How much does TIP treatment cost?

    Average out-of-pocket costs are $1,100 monthly for the duration of the program. An in-network PPO may cover up to 50% of this cost. We accept most PPOs from the following carriers: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net.

    Please note that Kaiser and most HMOs are not covered, and patients with these plans will be charged cash pay rates. Learn more about our new patient cash bundle here.