#4 with Dr. Chao & Guests: "Red Meat Allergy (Alpha Gal Syndrome): The Hidden Tick Threat"

10/03/2025 44 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

"Not just a red meat allergy, it's a growing health concern"This episode discusses Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, featuring experts from Kansas State University. The conversation covers the nature of AGS, its causes, the role of ticks, ongoing research on meat products, and community awareness efforts. The experts emphasize the importance of education and resources for those affected by AGS, as well as the long-term goals of establishing a research center to further study and address this growing health concern.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Alpha-Gal Syndrome09:55 Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome16:47 The Rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome Cases19:27 Research on Reintroducing Red Meat27:08 Extension Efforts and Community Awareness36:48 Long-Term Goals and Future Directions44:47 Contact Info - Outro