Is Equate Calcium 600mg Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • cholecalciferol
  • polysorbate 80
  • calcium carbonate
  • glycerin
  • +1 more

cholecalciferol

Dietitian note

Cholecalciferol (also called Vitamin D3 or ergocalciferol) is typically derived from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool, or from fish. However, it can be derived from synthetic sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

VITAMIN D3, CALCIUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MALTODEXTRIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CARNAUBA WAX, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FD&C BLUE NO. 2 LAKE, FD&C RED NO. 40 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 LAKE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MINERAL OIL, POLYSORBATE 80, SILICA, SODIUM ASCORBATE, STARCH, SUGAR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), TOCOPHEROL, TRIETHYL CITRATE.

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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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