Is Optimum Nutrition Performance Whey™ Vanilla Shake Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- lactose
- sodium caseinate
- milk
- hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate
- hydrolyzed whey protein isolate
- whey protein isolate
- whey protein concentrate
- lecithin
- natural and artificial flavors
- diglycerides
lactose
Dietitian noteLactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.
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Ingredients
Other Ingredients : Protein Blend ( Whey Protein Concentrate , Whey Protein Isolate , Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate , Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate ) , Creamer ( Glucose Syrup Solids , Coconut Oil , Sodium Caseinate , Dipotassium Phosphate , Silicon Dioxide , Titanium Dioxide , Mono and Diglycerides , Turmeric and Annato Extracts , Artificial Flavors ) , Medium Chain Triglycerides , Natural And Artificial Flavors , Lecithin , Acesulfame Potassium , Sucralose .
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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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Often paired with Alpha-Gal Friendly
No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 7 ingredients that contain dairy.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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Optimum Nutrition Performance Whey™ Vanilla Shake is available at 6 retailers
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Supplement · Powder


