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alpha-gal sugar
Coverage of alpha-gal sugar in the Nexus archive.
- What is alpha-gal syndrome? Know the signs, prevention of emerging condition
Alpha-gal syndrome is an emerging food allergy triggered by tick bites, causing allergic reactions to mammalian meats like beef, pork, and lamb. Symptoms include hives, nausea, and delayed reactions up to six hours after eating. The Lone Star Tick and blacklegged ticks are linked to the condition, which has no known cure.