Healthy Living

Understanding the symptoms of Alpha Gal Syndrome

The Lone Star tick is a vector for Alpha-Gal syndrome, wich can cause a red meat allergy.  It has populations that have been established in the Northeast, South, mid-south, and Midwest and can be commonly found in wooded areas with dense undergrowth.

But as University of Missouri extension educator Eden Stewart tells us, not all symptoms are the same.

In response to the rising cases of Alpha-Gal syndrome, the University of Missouri Extension has published several resource guides to help those who have been diagnosed.  You can find a link to those HERE.

AUDIO: Healthy Living on symptoms of Alpha Gal Syndrome