Tick Byte Makes People Vegan
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Alpha-Gal SyndromeVeganismTick-Borne Illnesses
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome
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Tick-Borne Illnesses
A Wikipedia article about Alpha-gal syndrome, a condition caused by a tick bite that can lead to a red meat allergy, is shared, sparking a brief discussion about the condition's effects on diet.
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I suggest "Mammalian meat allergy" because it’s factual and easy to understand.
0: from the article : > Individuals with an alpha-gal allergy do not need to become strict vegetarians because reptile meats, poultry—including red meat from ostriches, emus, and other ratites—and seafood naturally do not contain alpha-gal.
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