Why Alpha Gal Allergies Are a Warning Sign for Our Disconnection from Nature's Balance A growing number of people are discovering they're allergic to red meat, specifically reacting to alpha gal, a sugar molecule found in mammalian muscle tissue.
Symptoms range from mild hives to anaphylaxis, and while the allergy itself is not new, its sudden prevalence has sparked curiosity among scientists and concern among those affected. What is an Alpha Gal Allergy?
Alpha gal syndrome was first identified by researchers at the University of Virginia in 2009.