Baking Hope for Alpha Gal Allergy

Jessica Phelps turned her personal struggle with Alpha Gal Syndrome—triggered by a tick bite and causing reactions to red meat and countless hidden ingredients—into a mission. She opened The Alpha Gal bakery in Jefferson City to provide safe, delicious treats for others living with this rare, undertracked allergy. With thousands of Missourians likely affected, but no official state data, Phelps and researchers like Dr. Casterline are pushing for House Bill 2372, which would mandate health tracking. Without it, identifying at-risk populations and advancing research remains nearly impossible—making state support vital for this growing community. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/549fa281f90d79dd