Is Genius Gourmet Protein Bar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 5 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
buttermilk
acid casein
nonfat dry milk
milk protein isolate
whey protein isolate
milk protein concentrate
calcium carbonate
canola lecithin
yogurt powder
natural flavors
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milk

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Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Protein Blend (milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Acid Casein, Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Protein Concentrate), Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cocoa Butter, Inulin, Natural Flavors, Nonfat Dry Milk, Oligofructose (chicory Root Extract), Buttermilk, Sunflower Oil, Yogurt Powder (milk, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Bacterial Cultures), Cocoa Powder (processed With Alkali), Almonds, Almond Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Rice Starch, Tapioca Starch, Sucralose (non-nutritive Sweetener), Canola Lecithin, Turmeric Extract And Paprika Extract (colors), Tocopherols, Rebaudioside A (stevia Extract), Calcium Carbonate. Contains Soy, Milk, Almonds and Peanuts.

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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.