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 ...

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 ...

Fungal lectins are a diverse group of carbohydrate‐binding proteins that play critical roles in mediating cell–cell interactions, host–pathogen recognition and environmental sensing. Increasingly, ...

Lectins are a family of proteins found in many plants, dairy, yeast, eggs, and seafood that can bind to other molecules, notably sugar and carbohydrate molecules, that are present both in foods, and ...

In a recent article published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers evaluate the potency of antiviral lectins against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ...

Anti-HIV lectins represent a promising class of naturally derived biomolecules that interrupt early stages of HIV infection through targeted carbohydrate recognition. These lectins bind selectively to ...

Expert opinion from Cate F Keen Bachelor of Health Science (Food & Nutrition) · 2 years of experience · Australia No, if soy is cooked and eaten in moderation, it should not interfere with the ...