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When Nature Bites Back: The Rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome
In this episode of Rooted and Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with Dr. Heather Norman-Bergdolf, assistant extension nutrition professor at the University of Kentucky, to unpack the growing reality of alpha-gal syndrome—a food allergy linked to Lone Star tick bites.
As cases rise across Kentucky and much of the Midwest and Eastern U.S., they unpack the science behind this unusual condition, why symptoms can appear hours after eating red meat and other mammal-based foods, and the everyday challenges of navigating food labels and outdoor life.
What We Cover:
• How alpha-gal syndrome…
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