Is Vitacost Meal Replacement Drink Chocolate -- 36.5 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 9 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
sodium caseinate
calcium caseinate
milk protein isolate
whey protein concentrate
choline bitartrate
mono & diglycerides
vitamin b12
vitamin d3
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milk

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Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Egg Whites And Sodium Caseinate), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Inulin, Lecithin, Source Of Omega-3 Alpha-linolenic Acid, Dutch Process Cocoa, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Oat Fiber, Vitamin And Mineral Blend (Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Ascorbate, Natural Vitamin E (D-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate), Zinc Methionine, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Molybdate, Niacinamide, Selenomethionine, Copper Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamin Hcl, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3, Chromium Polynicotinate, Vitamin K1, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin B12 And Folic Acid), Xanthan Gum, Glutamine Peptide, Soy Fiber, Guar Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Choline Bitartrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Citrus Pectin, Sucralose, Contains: Milk, Eggs, Soy And Wheat Contains: Milk, Soy And Wheat

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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.