Is Smart Balance with Calcium and Vitamin D Buttery Spread 15 Oz. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

whey
tricalcium phosphate
monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids
vitamin a palmitate
natural and artificial flavors

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Oil Blend (Canola, Palm, Soybean, Olive Oils), Water, Less Than 2 Percent Of Salt, Whey, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D, Beta-carotene Color, Monoglycerides Of Vegetable Fatty Acids (Emulsifier), Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Preserve Freshness), Tricalcium Phosphate

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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.