A lectin, also known as the “antinutrient” is a type of protein that binds to certain carbohydrates. Just about every organism in the world, from plants to animals to microbes, contains lectins. There ...

In theory, these undigested proteins can lead to issues such as nausea, vomiting, upset stomach and diarrhea. Some books and social media posts have also linked lectins to chronic inflammation and ...

In recent years, the lectin-free diet has gained popularity as a dietary regimen that claims to offer various health benefits. Lectins are naturally occurring proteins found in many foods, and ...

Food has been recognised as a medicine for thousands of years. Good food is medicine and can help delay, prevent and, at times, treat diseases. Wrong food can make us unwell and sick. Several dietary ...

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As the debate over lectins heats up, we ask experts if a diet without the protein that is found in meat, whole grains, seafood, nuts and dairy is practical and whether it’s relevant to good health. A ...

Introduction: Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins that are extremely selective for sugar groups in the other molecules. As a result, they perform a variety of roles in biological processes ...

Lectins were discovered first in plants and later in other living things, and nowadays it is known that they are present in almost all many life forms. These proteins can bind to specific ...