Understanding the 3 Types of Alpha-Gal Allergy Reactions: GI, Respiratory, and Skin
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Understanding the 3 Types of Alpha-Gal Allergy Reactions: GI, Respiratory, and Skin

Living with an alpha-gal syndrome can feel confusing because reactions don’t always show up the way we expect and when we expect them. Unlike many food allergies that cause immediate symptoms, alpha-gal reactions are often delayed, showing up 4–6 hours after eating a food that contains mammalian meat or byproducts (like beef, pork, lamb, gelatin,…

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Hidden Nutrient Gaps in Alpha-Gal Syndrome—and what to do to stay nourished

Living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)—an tick-borne allergy to most mammalian meats and by-products—often means cutting out staple foods like beef, pork, lamb, dairy, cheese, yogurt, and gelatin. While reducing the intake of “alpha-gal containing foods” is important for your immune system, this can leave gaps in key nutrients your body needs. Here’s a look at…