Is Equate Original Nutritional Shakes, Vanilla, 8 fl oz, 16 Count Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 11 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
milk protein
selenium-amino acid chelate
chromium-amino acid chelate
molybdenum-amino acid chelate
biotin
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carrageenan

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

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Ingredients

Water, Sugar (Sucrose), Maltodextrin (Corn), Milk Protein, Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Oil, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Corn Oil, Canola Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate Dibasic, Calcium Phosphate Tribasic, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Alpha-tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Niacinamide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Cupric Sulfate, Vitamin D3, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Molybdenum-amino Acid Chelate, Chromium-amino Acid Chelate, Phylloquinone, Selenium-amino Acid Chelate, Cyanocobalamin

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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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