Is equate flu and severe cold and cough Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • tribasic calcium phosphate questions
  • sucrose

tribasic calcium phosphate questions

Dietitian note

Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt that can be found in both rocks and bones. 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

dose adults and children 12 years of age and over children under 12 years of age one packet do not use dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz, hot water: sip while hot, consume entire drink within 10-15minutes, if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz, of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, do not overheat other information each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet store at 20-25°c (68-77°f), protect product from heat and moisture, inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, d,c yellow #10, fd,c blue #1, fd,c red # 40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch , sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate questions or comments? 1-888-287-1915

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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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Beverage · Powder

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Powdery
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