TIP

TIP introduces foods similar in molecular structure to a patient's allergen to build tolerance before ever exposing the body directly to an allergen. Upon completing the program, it provides individuals with long-term immune tolerance, allowing them to consume their allergens without restriction or reaction.

OIT

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) is a treatment approach for food allergies that involves gradually exposing the patient to small, controlled amounts of their allergen, to desensitize the immune system and protect from accidental exposure.

Avoidance

Avoidance is a food allergy management strategy that involves preventing exposure to allergens altogether. This strategy is critical for individuals who have not graduated from the Tolerance Induction Program, especially those at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions.

Treatment Comparison

A look at key differences between treatments.

TIP

Complete Remission0 /month

Life without stress and fears
Experience total food freedom
Only available at FAI

OIT

Minimize Severity0 /month

Results & Processes Vary by Practice
Only Treat 1 Allergen at a Time
Doesn't Achieve Full Remission

Avoidance

Highest Risk0 /month

Requires Lifelong Avoidance
Accidental Exposure Can Be Fatal

TIP

OIT

Avoidance

Treatment Goal

Complete Remission

Accidental Exposure Tolerance

N/A

Treatment Efficacy

99% Remission Rate

60% - 80% Effectiveness¹

N/A

Adverse Event Rate

< 1%

20% +/- ²

Up to 100%

Accepts Complex Cases

Most

Limited

N/A

Starting Age

1.5 - 25 Years Old

4 Years Old³

No Age Limitation

Duration of Treatment

Avg. 2.5 - 4 Years

6 Months - 3 Years

Lifetime

Begins with Allergen Exposure

Yes

N/A

Appointments in Southern California Required

Yes

Maintenance After Treatment

Weekly / Bi-Weekly

Daily

N/A

Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP)

Outcomes

The Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP) enables patients to achieve "Food Freedom" or lasting clinical remission. By the end of treatment, patients consume their allergens in ANY amount without restriction as a non-allergic person would.

Approach

TIP uses safe, non-allergenic food proteins similar in molecular structure to an allergen to gradually retrain the immune system and safely develop tolerance before ever introducing a patient to their allergen.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Treatment Age: 18 mos.- 25 yrs. old
In-person appointments at Food Allergy Institute's Southern California centers are required 4-6 times per year.
The average treatment duration is 2.5 - 4 years.

LifeStyle Impact

Reduced/Eliminated Allergy Anxiety

Unrestricted Eating

Experience "Normalcy" of life without food allergies

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

Outcomes

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) aims to desensitize the immune system and protect patients from accidental ingestion of their allergen.* Patients typically can not eat their allergen freely.

Approach

OIT exposes patients directly to foods they are allergic to in increasing amounts to achieve desensitization.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Varies from practice to practice
Many practices do not accept severe or complex cases
Typically weekly office visits are required
Treatment duration may range from 6 months to 3 years.

*OIT varies from practice to practice, as do requirements, results, safety, and treatment protocols.

LifeStyle Impact

Reduced anxiety around accidental exposure

Less isolation, but still calls for avoidance

Avoidance

Outcomes

Avoidance can have varying success as a food allergy management method. It can be an unsustainable approach for those with multiple or severe food allergies.

Approach

Avoidance is the standard recommendation for food allergies in healthcare and calls for complete avoidance of allergens.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Constant vigilance, research, and dedication
Often requires avoiding social events and public spaces

LifeStyle Impact

High anxiety, social isolation, and exhaustion

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Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP)

0 /month

Outcomes

Approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

Treatment Age: 18 mos.- 25 yrs. old
In-person appointments at Food Allergy Institute's Southern California centers are required 4-6 times per year.
The average treatment duration is 2.5 - 4 years.

LifeStyle Impact

Reduced/Eliminated Allergy Anxiety

Unrestricted Eating

Experience "Normalcy" of life without food allergies

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

0 /month

Outcomes

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) aims to desensitize the immune system and protect patients from accidental ingestion of their allergen.* Patients typically can not eat their allergen freely.

Approach

OIT exposes patients directly to foods they are allergic to in increasing amounts to achieve desensitization.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Varies from practice to practice
Many practices do not accept severe or complex cases
Typically weekly office visits are required
Treatment duration may range from 6 months to 3 years.

*OIT varies from practice to practice, as do requirements, results, safety, and treatment protocols.

LifeStyle Impact

Reduced anxiety around accidental exposure

Less isolation, but still calls for avoidance

Allergen Avoidance

0 /month

Outcomes

Avoidance can have varying success as a food allergy management method. It can be an unsustainable approach for those with multiple or severe food allergies.

Approach

Avoidance is the standard recommendation for food allergies in healthcare and calls for complete avoidance of allergens.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Constant vigilance, research, and dedication
Often requires avoiding social events and public spaces

LifeStyle Impact

High anxiety, social isolation, and exhaustion

Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP)

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

Allergen Avoidance

Efficacy

99% effective at achieving food allergy remission

60% - 80% effective at protecting against accidental exposure

Long-Lasting Results

Protection can be lost in weeks

Treatment

Highly Customized Treatment Plans

Most of Treatment Takes Place At Home

Most Treatment Takes Place In-Office

Offers Allergen Gummies For Precision Dosing

Safety

Less than 1% Adverse Event Rate

20%(+ /-) Adverse Event Rate

Provides Individualized Scenario Kits

24/7 On-Call Provider Support

Little To No Negative Side Effects

Gastrointestinal Issues & EoE Risk

Higher Risk Of Anaphylaxis

Treatment Qualifications

Severe or Complex Cases Welcome

Treats Multiple Food Allergies

Approach

Exposes Patients Directly to Allergens

Requires Allergen Avoidance

Builds Tolerance Before Introducing Patients To Allergens

Commitment

Requires Rigorous and Daily Dedication

Average 2.5 - 4 Year Treatment Duration

Average 6 month - 3 Year Treatment Duration

In-person Appointments Required

Travel To Southern California Required

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Allergen Maintenance After Treatment

Daily Allergen Maintenance After Treatment

How TIP Works?

TIP uses highly customized plans, supervised in-office visits, and regulated at-home dosing to help patients achieve food freedom with a 99% success rate. Regardless of pre-existing conditions or the number of food allergies a patient has, TIP can help. TIP is available to patients from 18 months to 25 years of age.

Through the Tolerance Induction Program, patients will never begin by introducing their anaphylactic allergens but instead build tolerance through dosing biosimilar proteins. Biosimilar proteins are safe, non-allergic foods similar in molecular structure to a patient’s allergens.

The treatment program works through four phases: Pre-treatment, Conditioning, Induction, and Remission.

The Tolerance Induction Program offers a breakthrough solution for patients deemed untreatable by traditional medical practices, providing new hope and innovative care where others have failed.

We never begin by introducing patients to their allergens.

Through TIP, patients can safely build tolerance to multiple allergens at once.

TIP is commonly used for treating severe and complex cases.

Unlike OIT, TIP uses biosimilar food proteins to build tolerance before a patient ever introduces their allergens.

Complete remission is achieved by 99% of patients who complete the program.

Brennan was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy when he was 15 months old. We tried oral immunotherapy (OIT) when he was 4 and it didn’t go well. Through the extensive testing at the beginning of the Tolerance Induction Program, we discovered an unknown hazelnut allergy as well as foods that needed to be avoided while we introduced peanut and hazelnut. It has been a completely different experience than OIT and as a result, Brennan successfully challenged a whole peanut!

Stacey, TIP Mom

Roselee has been allergic to dairy since she was an infant. We had been through OIT and she was able to eat baked dairy and withstand accidental consumption of peanut. But, it was a hard process that resulted in so many reactions my husband once asked me to quit and very daunting eating the same quality daily for 3 years past graduation. We discovered TIP and was able to reach food freedom for dairy in little over a year near graduation. It's been life changing.

Rachel, TIP Mom

TIP uses highly customized plans, supervised in-office visits, and regulated at-home dosing to help patients achieve food freedom with a 99% success rate. Regardless of pre-existing conditions or the number of food allergies a patient has, TIP can help. TIP is available to patients from 18 months to 25 years of age.

Through the Tolerance Induction Program, patients never begin by introducing their anaphylactic allergens but instead, build tolerance through dosing similar food proteins. These similar proteins are safe, non-allergic foods similar in molecular structure to a patient’s allergens.

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Food Allergy Treatment Options:

TIP, OIT, & Avoidance

Treatment Options

TIP

OIT

Avoidance

Treatment Comparison

TIP

OIT

Avoidance

Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP)

Outcomes

Approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

LifeStyle Impact

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

Outcomes

Approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

LifeStyle Impact

Avoidance

Outcomes

Approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

LifeStyle Impact

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Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP)

Outcomes

Approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

LifeStyle Impact

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

Outcomes

Approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

LifeStyle Impact

Allergen Avoidance

Outcomes

Approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

LifeStyle Impact

Efficacy

Treatment

Safety

Treatment Qualifications

Approach

Commitment

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The TIP Difference

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