Alpha Gal Allergy Reveals Human Animal Plant Connections The sudden appearance of redness, itching, and swelling on a person's skin after consuming a hamburger or being bitten by a dog might seem inexplicable.
However, researchers have made significant strides in understanding this phenomenon, now known as alpha gal allergy.
Understanding Alpha Gal Allergy: A Window into Human Animal Plant Interactions Alpha gal allergy is an immune system reaction to galactose alpha 1,3 galactose (Gal), a sugar molecule found in the saliva of ticks and in the meat of certain mammals.