Is MacuShield Capsules Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- bovine gelatin
- glycerol
bovine gelatin
Dietitian noteBovine is a term used to describe cattle and thus contains mammalian meat.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
Bulking Agent: Sunflower Seed Oil, Capsule Shell (Gelling Agent: Bovine Gelatin, Humectant: Glycerol, Colour: Red Iron Oxide E172), Marigold Extract (of which 15% is combined: Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin, DL-Alpha-Tocopherol & Zeaxanthin), Thickener: Beeswax Yellow
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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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