Is ORIGINAL ENERGY BAR Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, SALT), GLUTEN FREE OATS, RAW HONEY, CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, NON- GMO SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), RAISINS (RAISINS, SUNFLOWER OIL), ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, DATES (DATES, OAT FLOUR), UNSULFURED APRICOTS (UNSULFURED APRICOTS, RICE FLOUR), ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE (ORG. CANE SUGAR, ORG COCOA PASTE, ORG. COCOA BUTTER, NON- GMO SOY LECITHIN, ORG. VANILLA), FLAXSEED MEAL.
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.


