Is Whey Protein Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lipolyzed cream
milk
whey protein isolate
whey protein concentrate
whey protein blend
tricalcium phosphate
dextrose
natural and artificial flavors
ethoxylated mono-diglycerides

lipolyzed cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

WHEY PROTEIN BLEND (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), MALTODEXTRIN, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN (WITH ETHOXYLATED MONO-DIGLYCERIDES AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL), SUGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, LIPOLYZED CREAM, GUM ARABIC, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CORNSTARCH, DEXTROSE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (ANTICAKING AGENT). CONTAINS MILK AND SOY. MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES WHEAT, EGG AND PEANUT.

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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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 5 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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