Questions People Ask

Alpha-gal Syndrome with Dr. Sachin Shah of Pill Clarity

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Dr. Commins sits down with Dr. Sachin Shah, a pharmacist and co-founder/CEO of Pill Clarity, to talk about how hard it can be to figure out what’s actually in your medications. They get into the hidden ingredients in drugs and supplements, and why that matters for people with allergies or specific dietary needs. Pill Clarity works to make this process easier by helping both patients and healthcare providers identify products that are free from animal-derived ingredients and common allergens. Learn more: https://www.pillclarity.org/

Trailer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Questions People Ask is the podcast that answers the questions people ask most about Alpha-Gal Syndrome and more. Hosted by allergist and leading researcher Dr. Scott Commins, the show breaks down the mysteries of red meat allergy, tick bites, food reactions, diagnosis, treatment, and everyday life with AGS.... plus just questions Dr. Scott gets asked all the time as a clinician! Whether you’re newly diagnosed with AGS or other allergies, a doctor working with AGS patients, or simply interested in the latest medical & scientific updates, this podcast brings expert insight, practical information, and real-world understanding to complex topics. Out now, wherever you get your podcasts.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome for Healthcare Providers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In Episode 2 of Questions People Ask, Dr. Scott Commins takes a deeper dive into the clinical side of Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), sharing practical insights drawn from years of treating patients and researching this complex condition.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Background & Basics

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

What is Alpha-gal syndrome? How do you get it? Why do reactions happen hours after eating? And can it actually go away? In the first episode of Questions People Ask, allergist, researcher, and leading Alpha-Gal expert Dr. Scott Commins answers the questions he hears most often from patients newly diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), the tick-associated allergy linked to red meat and mammalian products. Dr. Commins breaks down what Alpha-Gal actually is, how AGS develops after tick bites, and why reactions can be delayed, inconsistent, and difficult to recognize. He walks through the symptoms that may point toward a diagnosis, from hives, itching, and swelling to gastrointestinal distress, breathing symptoms, and isolated GI reactions that often go overlooked.