Find out which are the top food high in lectins and their possible side effects, plus, how to reduce their content in foods (especially in beans, grains, and seeds).
Lectins are a form of protein found in nearly all animals and plants. In plants, they have a role of defense against pests, microorganisms, and insects. Other names for lectins include hemagglutinins and agglutinins. Lectins were discovered in 1888, almost 130 years ago.
Lectins side effects:
They may bind to the gut wall and damage the gut lining. They may also alter gut permeability and ultimately pass through the gut into general circulation. Furthermore, lectins are resistant to digestive enzymes and stomach acid.
Below is a list of top foods high in lectins:
Grains – barley, corn, rice, and wheat (particularly gluten).
Legumes – chickpeas, red kidney beans lentils, castor beans, soybeans.
Dairy products
Raw nuts and seeds such as – chia seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, and hazelnuts.
Nightshade vegetables, such as - tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and potatoes.
Gmo foods
How to lower the content of lectins in foods:
Cooking, as well as sprouting or soaking the beans, seeds, grains and nuts will considerably reduce the lectins content.
Possible health benefits of lectins - According to a 2005 study, lectins may have some anti-cancer potential via changes to the immune system.
Lecting free foods:
Most vegetables contain low levels of lectins.
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