Is PUR Jumbo Gum, Aspartame Free Chewing Gum, 100% Xylitol, Natural Bubblegum, Grape, Watermelon Flavor, 20 Pieces (Pack of 3) Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Xylitol, Gum base, Gum arabic, Glycerol, Natural flavors, Citric acid, Malic acid, Tartaric acid, Colored with sweet potato concentrate, Carnauba wax, Colored with black carrot concentrate, Tocopherols, Colored with spirulina extract
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.


