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 ...

If you have digestive issues that you think might be due to lectins, seek out informed medical and nutrition advice. Reader Susan S. writes, in part: “Gut health is finally being brought up in ...

The Plant Paradox diet is based on the claim that lectins, a protein in common foods, are the “anti-nutrients” behind many long-term (chronic) health conditions like obesity, chronic inflammation, and ...

Certain natural plant compounds can interfere with nutrient absorption or cause symptoms in sensitive people, but preparation, balance and diet diversity usually shift the equation toward benefit. For ...

In a recently published article in the journal Cells, scientists have provided a detailed description of the utility of mannose-specific lectins in preventing coronavirus infections. They 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 ...