A tick-borne food allergy that was almost unheard of years ago is now so common in Kentucky that many residents know someone living with it. To help patients, families, clinicians and the community make sense of it, registered dietitians at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) have published one of the first nutrition-focused guides to the condition.
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Kentucky Dietitians Publish First Nutrition Guide for Alpha-Gal Syndrome
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September 17, 2026
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Registered dietitians at the University of Kentucky have published a nutrition-focused guide for alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne food allergy that is increasingly common in Kentucky. This initiative aims to assist patients, families, and clinicians in understanding the condition. While this article primarily focuses on a health issue in the U.S., it highlights the importance of public health education, which can be relevant for similar health challenges in Iran.
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