Is Avalon Organics Intense Defense Renewal Cream with Vitamin C -- 2 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • vitamin renewal facial cream organic lavandula angustifolia
  • glyceryl laurate
  • octyl palmitate
  • glyceryl stearate
  • pro-vitamin b5

vitamin renewal facial cream organic lavandula angustifolia

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

glyceryl laurate
octyl palmitate
glyceryl stearate

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Ingredients

Vitamin Renewal Facial Cream Organic Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea), Organic Arnica Montana, Extracts (Aqueous), Organic Aloe Barbadensis, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Extract, Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5), Allantoin, Organic Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber), Calendula Officinalis Extracts, Tocopherol And Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Organic Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange), Oil, Other Essential Oils, Vegetable Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Octyl Palmitate, Tromethamine Stearate, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Pca, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Hyaluronic Acid, Melatonin, Lemon Bioflavonoids, Xanthane Gum, Dimethicone, Corn Starch Modified, Soy Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Certified By Oregon Tilth 2 Certified By Quality Assurance International 3 Certified By Pro-cert Organic Systems

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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.

Where to buy

Avalon Organics Intense Defense Renewal Cream with Vitamin C -- 2 oz is available at 3 retailers

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Flavor
Neutral
Texture
CreamySmooth