A-Z Animals featured Bobbi S. Pritt, MD, MSc, FCAP, who broke down the science behind alpha-gal syndrome and how certain tick bites can trigger a red meat allergy. “Unlike most food allergies, which are triggered by proteins, alpha-gal syndrome is triggered by a sugar molecule called alpha-gal that is found in red meat and other products from mammals,” said Dr. Pritt.
For the full article click here: One Tick Bite Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat Forever