Are People Becoming Allergic to Red Meat?

Are People Becoming Allergic to Red Meat?

From World Brief with Zach McCormick by Zach McCormick

September 22, 2025 · 1 min · Season 3 · Episode 37

About this episode

This episode explores the phenomenon of Alpha-Gal Syndrome, which causes allergic reactions to red meat.

Send us Fan Mail Are people becoming allergic to red meat? Yes, it’s called “Alpha- Gal Syndrome” (AGS) causes people to become violently ill when red meat including beef, pork and lamb are consumed. The affliction is purportedly spread by “lone star ticks” and there is no cure. Listen to this episode to find out more and for the deep dive head over to our substack at WorldbriefZMC.

People in this episode

Host: Zach McCormick

Topics covered

  • red meat allergy
  • Alpha-Gal Syndrome
  • health
  • ticks
  • food allergies

Keywords

  • red meat
  • allergy
  • Alpha-Gal Syndrome
  • health
  • lone star ticks

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Places: lone star ticks

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