Is Kirkland Signature Flu, Cough and Cold Complete Day and Night 60 Caplets Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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magnesium stearate

magnesium stearate

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Magnesium stearate (also called e572) refers to the magnesium salt of stearic acid. It may be derived from animal fat.

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Ingredients

Corn starch/pregelatinized corn starch, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10 (day), FD&C Blue No. 1 (day), hypromellose (night), magnesium stearate, maltodextrin (day), microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose (night), polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol (day), povidone, purified water, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc (day), titanium dioxide, triacetin (night).

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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.