Is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, Gentle Whitening, Gum Detoxify Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Stannous Fluoride (0.14% w/v Fluoride Ion) (0.454 %). Purpose: Anticavity, Antigingivitis Toothpaste. Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Flavor, Sodium Gluconate, Carrageenan, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sucralose, Stannous Chloride, Titanium Dioxide

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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

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, Gentle Whitening, Gum Detoxify is available at 4 retailers

H-E-BVitacostHarris TeeterThe Fresh Grocer

About this product

Supplement · Spreadable

Flavor
Minty
Texture
Creamy