Tag: Mammalian meat

According to the CDC, over 110,000 suspected cases of Alpha-gal syndrome were identified in the US between 2010 and 2022, a serious allergy to meat that can be triggered by a tick bite. This condition develops when a person's immune system becomes sensitized to a sugar molecule found in most mammals.

An estimated 110,000 to 450,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) were identified between 2010 and 2022, a serious allergy triggered by certain tick bites. The primary cause is exposure to a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, found in most mammals, which can transfer to humans via a tick bite and provoke an allergic response. Understanding precisely what foods contain alpha-gal is crucial for anyone diagnosed with this condition.

Over 450,000 Americans are estimated to have Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), a specific type of red meat intolerance caused by a tick bite. For those with either this allergy or a general digestive intolerance, avoiding certain foods and ingredients is key to managing symptoms and preventing adverse reactions.

An estimated 96,000 to 450,000 people have developed Alpha-gal syndrome since 2010, a condition that necessitates avoiding mammalian meat and can occur after a tick bite, which is a critical consideration for anyone managing Lyme disease.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), goat is indeed classified as a red meat. Despite often being leaner and lower in fat than other red meats, its classification is based on the myoglobin content found in the muscle tissue, not its visual appearance.