Medical Condition Episodes

Feb. 7, 2023

176: Living with a Meat Allergy

The number of confirmed cases of meat allergy — Alpha Gal Syndrome — has risen from only 12 in 2009 to 34,000 in 2019. Unlike other food allergies, alpha-gal symptoms can occur HOURS after eating meat, making the diagnosis a …

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May 19, 2022

137: Alpha Gal Syndrome - the "Meat Allergy"

Tracy talks with Amanda Warren, Director of School Nutrition in Virginia and a dedicated advocate for food allergy awareness. Together, they dive deep into her journey navigating Alpha-gal Syndrome, the tick-borne condition "meat allergy" that has transformed her professional and …

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