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 ...

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Eating raw foods that contain lectins, such as grains, legumes, and nightshade vegetables, or eating large amounts of them, may cause digestive issues in some people. Lectins are proteins found mainly ...

Lectins are a type of protein present in many foods. Some people recommend lectin-free diets. However, there is insufficient evidence to support their benefit or safety. Lectins are a type of protein ...

Common foods, like soybeans and wheat, are high in lectins. But how you cook them may reduce the lectins you consume. Lectins are a type of protein found in all forms of life, including the food you ...