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 ...

Move over, gluten. There’s a new something that could be the cause of all of your wellness woes: Lectins. That’s prompted a lot of people to cut out foods high in lectins from their diet (including ...

If you're wondering what lectins are or whether the lectin-free diet is right for you, you've come to the right place. Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD You may not have heard of the ...

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 ...