Is NIVEA Men Sensitive 3-in-1 Body Wash Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
peg-3 distearate
glyceryl stearate se
peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate
glycerin
peg-7 glyceryl cocoate

peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil

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Animal product not typically used in food (more typically seen in medications, supplements, cosmetics and/or cleaning supplies). Likely contains alpha-gal byproducts.

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Ingredients

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Sodium Chloride, PEG-3 Distearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Polyquaternium-7, Cetearyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance.

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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.