Is Calpico Original Water Bottle - 16.9 Fl. Oz. Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Nonfat Dry Milk (Treated with Lactic Acid Culture), Lactic Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Soy Fiber, Sodium Citrate.
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.


