Is UP & UP Extra Strength Antacid Calcium Carbonate Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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natural and artificial flavors
sucrose
glycerin

natural and artificial flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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sucrose

glycerin

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Ingredients

Beeswax, Carmine, Carnauba Wax, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Dl-alpha Tocopherol, Ethyl Acetate, Fd&c Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, Fd&c Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, Fd&c Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake (tartrazine), Fd&c Yellow No. 6, Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, Glycerin, Gum Arabic, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Maltodextrin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Methylparaben, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Phosphoric Acid, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Shellac, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol, Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Sucrose, Titanium Dioxide, Water.

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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.