Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Tick-Borne Disease That Makes You Allergic to Red Meat

Imagine for a moment being told by a doctor you can never eat red meat again because you now have an allergy to it. It's called alpha-gal syndrome and more people than ever are getting this diagnosis. While practically unheard of a decade ago, this new tick-borne allergy is turning this wild scenario into an epidemic. For many people, a diagnosis means a total lifestyle change.