Alpha-Gal, The Meat Allergy That Starts…

It starts with hives, panic, ER visits, and confusion. Then the truth hits. One Lone Star tick has rewritten guest Kerry Toms’ immune system and turned everyday foods into a threat.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome begins with a single bite and ends with a shocking reality. Beef, pork, dairy, and gelatin suddenly trigger violent reactions. In this At The Mic Thursday Deep Dive, Keith Malinak sits down with Kerry Toms to uncover years of misdiagnosis, fear, and the moment she learned that one tick had changed everything.

Keith expands the story to the larger questions, the spread of the Lone Star tick, unusual research programs, and the rising concern over what is driving this hidden allergy. If you have unexplained reactions after meals or symptoms that no doctor has been able to solve, this episode may finally connect the dots.

Stay through the end for practical insights, ingredient warnings that catch people off guard, and a real look at life with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.