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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 ...

One more thing to nix from your diet? Maybe. Or not. Lectins – are they the new dietary evils or victims of the latest dietary trend? First, let’s back up a minute and explain what they are. Lectins ...

Lectins are proteins found in many plants, particularly whole grains and legumes (beans, chick peas and lentils). In 2017 Steven Gundry, M.D., a former cardiac surgeon, wrote a book called “The Plant ...

Lectins are proteins in plants that potentially cause inflammation and weight gain A California cardiologist first promoted the idea of cutting out lectin foods for weight loss and better health But ...

The seemingly endless search for that one insidious element in our diets, which if eliminated, can restore our waistlines, health, and happiness has uncovered its latest culprit: lectins. If you have ...

If you lurk on social media long enough, you’re bound to find a post that warns you off eating foods high in lectins. Now, while lectins are often disparaged as “anti-nutrients” and may sound vaguely ...

At a recent health fair a participant wondered if lectins were unhealthy, because she had heard they weren’t. Lectins are proteins found in many plant foods, particularly whole grains and legumes ...