Is Sunwarrior Active Protein Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • sea salt probiotic & enzyme blend: protease

sea salt probiotic & enzyme blend: protease

Dietitian note

Enzymes are proteins added to foods as a modifier. They can come from animal, plant, or fungal sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Plant Protein Blend: Organic Pea Protein, Organic Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Tart Cherry, Organic Maca (root) Extract, Organic Turmeric (root) Extract, Black Pepper (fruit) Extract Mineral Blend: Organic Aquamin® Sea Minerals (Lithothamnium corallioides), Sea Salt Probiotic & Enzyme Blend: Protease, Bromelain, Bacillus subtilis (DE111®), Papain, Organic Peanut Flour, Organic Flavour, Organic Dutch Cocoa Powder, Organic Medium-chain Triglycerides Oil, Organic Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (Organic Sunfiber®), Organic Coconut Milk Powder, Organic Steviol Glycosides (Rebaudioside A), Organic Monk Fruit Extract.

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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.