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    Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) Or Red Meat Allergy: Causes And Symptoms

    Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) Or Red Meat Allergy: Causes And Symptoms

    Some people may develop allergic reactions after eating red meat or dairy products. It may be caused by alpha-gal (galactose-α-1,3-galactose), a sugar molecule often found in mammalian meat (pork, beef, rabbit, lamb, etc.), cow’s milk, milk products and gelatin. Exposure to products containing alpha-gal can cause a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, called alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), […] More