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Limiting red meat consumption by those showing alpha-gal allergy symptoms is important to prevent further complications.
Meat is certainly one of the basic foods of our Mediterranean diet. Experts recommend limiting the consumption especially of red meat, for avoid any contraindicationsthe. however, this does not mean that it should be completely eliminated from one’s diet, but simply that it should be consumed sparingly.
The statistics regarding red meat are interesting. In fact, the economic crisis does not seem to have affected food consumption by Italians who can save on everything, but not on food. Indeed, the data tell us that the beef consumption has increased. Food rich in proteinis made up of 60% water and about 25% fat, nutritionists recommend consuming a maximum of 3 portions a week, to avoid any pathologies.
It is generally possible to say that both the abuse of meat consumption and the lack of it can be harmful.
To create alarm is what is defined alpha-gal allergy which appears to have resulted from an infection caused by a parasite bite. A serious allergic condition that had never been considered until now.
Alpha-gal syndrome what is it
It is essentially an allergy to red meat, which is triggered by a tick bite. An allergy that has only recently been detected and that in the United States they seem almost interesting 500,000 citizens. The symptoms of this pathology are extremely aggressive and it is important that those who think they may be affected by this problem contact their doctor. The only way to get a diagnosis is to undergo specific tests.
In the saliva of the tick that causes this allergy there is a carbohydrate, the sugar galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose which makes the person sensitive to the carbohydrates of red meat.
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Symptoms
How can you tell if you are allergic to red meat? Analyzing the symptoms and possibly undergoing specific tests. The symptoms of this syndrome are different from those of other allergies. They are usually characterized by the presence of hives, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, cough and breathing problems, which can also lead to fainting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, swollen lips and throat.
In some specific cases, you may need urgent medical attention.
2023-08-01 16:00:56
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