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Alpha-Gal syndrome is an immune reaction to a sugar molecule called galactose-α-1,3-galactose , introduced into the body through a tick bite. Unlike traditional food allergies that cause immediate symptoms, Alpha-Gal reactions are often delayed 3–8 hours after consuming mammalian products. Because of this delay, many patients never connect their symptoms to beef, pork, lamb, gelatin, dairy, or hidden mammalian ingredients. Alpha-Gal is not simply a meat allergy. It often pre