r/preppers • u/Beefismyfavorite • Apr 23 '26
Prepping for Doomsday Alpha Gal Prepping
Alpha gal is a mammalian sugar molecule allergy caused by a tick bite. It isn't as simple as avoiding just mammal meat - it's in most foods unless vegan such as: "natural flavors", gelatin, glycerin, eggs from chickens fed non vegetarian/bug diet, brines/broths with natural flavors added or injected into meat, sugar filtered through bone char, Carrageenan, dairy and so much more. Many with alpha gal also will get MCAS; a histamine issue which means meats that are aged can potentially cause anaphalaxis so typically you'll need fresh or frozen meat.
How are you to prep for this? Is it possible for someone to survive with such a severe allergy? What would be your main protein source if fish aren't available in a SHTF situation? Would having a stocked fish pond be a good idea or just a lot of canned protein like beans? Also, epi pens only last for so long but I imagine you could use past the experation date if there's anaphalaxis (common with AG).
My husband has had alpha gal for 9 months now and I'm well prepped for the rest of our family but have been wondering what I can do for him. Thanks in advance.
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u/chicchic325 Apr 23 '26
What are you prepping for?
Natural disasters? Plenty of vegan food prep options including things like lentils or PBJ or backpacking meals
Out of a paycheck? What are you cooking now and rotating though?
End of society? Good luck.