“We believe that the lectin pathway plays a critical role in brain injury as evidenced by our published data showing that Omeros’ MASP-2 inhibitor OMS721 significantly reduced brain infarct size and ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Plant Paradox Diet recommends avoiding lectin-containing plant foods including soy products, grains, beans, and certain vegetables like tomatoes and eggplant. The Plant Paradox Diet is based on a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...