In this episode of Wellness Rewind, Dr. Amy Beard, MD, and Anna Allen, FDNP take a deep dive into Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)—a growing yet misunderstood condition linked to tick bites and red meat allergies. They explore why Alpha-Gal cases are surging, the role of immune dysregulation, and why symptoms can be frustratingly inconsistent.
Amy shares her personal journey with Alpha-Gal, detailing her mystery symptoms, testing process, and road to recovery. They also discuss how to properly test for AGS, when to seek support, and hidden Alpha-Gal triggers in everyday products like supplements, medications, and personal care items.
If you’re dealing with unexplained allergic reactions, food sensitivities, or histamine intolerance, this episode will help you connect the dots and find real solutions.
To Learn More About Alpha Gal:
alphagalinformation.org
Alpha Gal Friendly Supplements:
https://us.fullscript.com/plans/amybeardmd-alpha-gal-friendly-supplements
Optimize Healing Through the Foundations of Functional Medicine:
https://amybeardmd.com/programs/live-well/
What is Amy Beard MD?
This podcast is all about empowering you to improve your health and quality of life and making you less dependent upon our current "sick care" medical system. A functional medicine physician, deprogramed dietitian, ER and family medicine doctor is joined by her engineer, farmer, chef husband to provide you with the knowledge and skills to reclaim your health and wellbeing, overcome and prevent chronic disease, and live healthier and happier lives. All areas impacting your health, from the farm to the exam table, are discussed.