Is Smart Balance Buttery Spread W/Omega-3 Light - 15 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that may not comply.

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vitamin b12
vitamin a palmitate
lecithin
monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids
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vitamin b12

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Vitamin B12 can come from either animal products or bacteria cultures. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola seed, soybean, flaxseed, fish, and olive oils), water, contains 2% or less salt, sorbitan ester of vegetable fatty acids, natural and artificial flavor, monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids, lecithin, potassium sorbate, tbhq and calcium disodium edta (to preserve freshness), vitamin e (dl-a-tocopheryl acetate), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d, vitamin b6, vitamin b12, lactic acid and beta-carotene color

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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.