Is Palmer's Lip Balm Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Made With Natural Vitamin E Tocopherol Active Octinoxate 75%, Xybenzone 4,5% Dimethicone 1,5% Other Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Microcrystalline Wax Cera Microcristallina, Coppernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Theobroma Cocao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta Carotene (Ci 40800), Isopropyl Myristate
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.