Is Centrum Forte Essentials Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 14 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lactose monohydrate
sucrose
magnesium stearate
gelatin
calcium d-pantothenate
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lactose monohydrate

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Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate), Beta-Carotene, Vitamin E (dl-a tocopheryl acetate), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Folate (folic acid), Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacinamide, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), Vitamin D (cholecalciferol), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate), Vitamin K1, Calcium (calcium carbonate and phosphate), Iodine (potassium iodide), Iron (ferrous fumarate), Magnesium (magnesium oxide), Copper (cupric sulfate), Manganese (manganese sulfate), Chromium (chromium chloride), Selenium (sodium selenate), Zinc (zinc oxide), Lutein (marigold flower tagetes erecta), Lycopene. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Acacia, BHT, citric acid, corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, gelatin, glucose syrup, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, modified food starch, polydextrose, silicon dioxide, sodium ascorbate, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, sucrose, talc, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, trisodium citrate. Does not contain gluten, parabens or tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5).

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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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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