Alpha-gal syndrome
Topic
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as red meat allergy or mammalian meat allergy, is an acquired allergy to the carbohydrate molecule galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose. The condition is typically triggered by the bite of certain tick species, such as the lone star tick, which sensitizes the immune system to the carbohydrate. Symptoms can range from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, typically occurring two to eight hours after consuming mammalian meat or products containing alpha-gal.
2 episodes featuring Alpha-gal syndrome
The Joe Rogan Experience
Annie Jacobsen warns of escalating bioweapon threats and fragile government defenses
As pathogen engineering becomes more accessible, understanding the history of bioweapons and the vulnerabilities of our national defense systems is critical to global survival.
Jul 31, 2026 · 2h 26m
The Joe Rogan Experience
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante exposes flaws in academic science and conservation
This conversation challenges the credibility of modern academic biology and reveals the unintended ecological consequences of top-down billionaire philanthropy.
Jul 28, 2026 · 3h 4m