
Sawbones: Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
00:00
Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Tick Bites and Red Meat Allergies
This chapter discusses the link between tick bites and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy. The hosts reference the research of Dr. Thomas Platt's Mills and Dr. Cheryl Van Noonan, who studied the connection between ticks and red meat allergies. They also highlight the prevalence of alpha-gal syndrome in different regions and the importance of informing healthcare providers about the allergy.
Transcript
Play full episode