Is Hand cream moisture care Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

glyceryl stearate
oleic acid
glycerin

glyceryl stearate

Dietitian note

Glyceride (also called e422) can come from both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Coco Glycerides, Olea C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/capric Europaea Fruit Dimethicone Triglyceride Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool Alpha-isomethy Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Benzyl Lonone, Parfum 12M 100Mle Ldpe Beiersdorf Beiersdorf Ag D-20245 Hambur Yea/nivea Log 678

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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.