Is Hero by ASDA Hero 7 Dental Chews 110g Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Cereals, Derivatives of Vegetable Origin (0.4% Chicory Inulin), Meat and Animal Derivatives (6% Poultry), Minerals (2.3% Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate), Oils and Fats (0.1% Omega 3 Oil Powder)
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.


