Is ASDA Great Shape Meal Replacement Shake Strawberry Delight Flavour Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Skimmed Milk Powder, Maltodextrin, Inulin, Milk Protein, Soya Oil, Soya Protein, Thickeners (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum), Minerals [Magnesium Carbonates, Iron Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenate], Strawberry Powder (1%) [Strawberry, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid], Flavouring, Colour (Beetroot Red), Salt, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Vitamins [Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Niacin, Vitamin A, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12], Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Antioxidants (Alpha-Tocopherol, Fatty Acid Esters of Ascorbic Acid)
What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?
An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.


