The Meat That Bites Back: Ticks, Family Microbiomes, and the Cholesterol Test You're Not Getting

About this episode

Dr. Adam Brockman discusses Alpha-gal syndrome, family microbiomes, and overlooked cholesterol tests, along with insights on honey as an immune booster.

A steak dinner turns deadly hours after the fact — and the real culprit isn't food poisoning; it's a tick bite from months earlier. This episode, Dr. Adam Brockman unpacks the strange science of Alpha-gal syndrome, reveals why your household might be sharing more than just a roof (hint: it's bacteria), and breaks down a cholesterol marker that could be catching heart risk your standard labs are missing. Plus: the real story behind honey as a natural immune booster, and why your family's health is more connected than you think. Health Headlines of the Week Health Alternative of the Week Health Mystery of the Week

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Adam Brockman

Topics covered

• Alpha-gal syndrome
• family microbiomes
• cholesterol testing
• health risks
• natural immune boosters
• bacterial sharing

Keywords

• Alpha-gal syndrome
• cholesterol test
• ticks
• family health
• immune boosters
• bacteria
• health risks

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Organizations: Radio America

Products: Alpha-gal syndrome, cholesterol marker, honey

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