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Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as alpha-gal allergy or mammalian meat allergy (MMA), [1] is a type of acquired allergy characterized by a delayed onset of symptoms (3–8 hours) after ingesting mammalian meat. The condition results from past exposure to certain tick bites and was first reported in 2002.
Here’s everything you need to know about alpha-gal syndrome
A synthetic food dye used in processed foods like confections, soft drinks, flavoring syrups, condiments and convenience foods in order to create a potent yellow or bright green coloring. Prevalence of allergenicity is unclear but it is the most likely azo dye to cause hypersensitivity and reactions may occur from ingestion or skin contact.
Alpha gal has also been suggested to play a role in an immunoglobulin E-specific allergic response to some meats. [4] While this allergic response is quite well documented, there is significant discrepancy between laboratory tests and clinical findings, indicating that much research must still be done on the alpha gal mechanism of action and ...
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Meat allergy can refer to: Alpha-gal syndrome, allergy to meat from mammals (except ape meat or genetically modified meat without alpha-gal) Pork–cat syndrome, cross-reaction where cat allergy sufferers also become allergic to pork meat; Poultry allergy, allergy to meat from chicken, turkey, et cetera
It’s fine to indulge occasionally, but follow the 80/20 rule: Eat non-inflammatory foods 80 percent of the time, and enjoy your favorite foods from this list 20 percent of the time. Hearst Owned