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Alpha-Gal Syndrome  (AGS) is an allergic reaction due to a response to a sugar molecule referred to as alpha-gal. This is normally found in pork and some animal products. It commonly develops after certain tick bites, mainly the Lone Star tick. It triggers the immune system to offer antibodies. People with AGS can also experience delayed allergic reactions, often in several hours after consuming red meat. They can feel the signs like hives, belly pain, swelling, or even anaph