Is Ensure® scFOS Fibre, Complete Balanced Nutrition, Vanilla, 6 x 235 mL Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin, Milk Protein Concentrate, Soy Oil, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (Scfos), Soy Protein Isolate, Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Cupric Sulphate, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate), Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Natural And Artificial Flavour, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Dl-a-tocopheryl Acetate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Pamitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin), Contains Milk And Soy , Not Suitable For Individuals With Galactosemia
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.


