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 ...

A college student in Illinois writes, “I’ve always been interested in nutrition and one of the things I see popping up all the time is something called the ‘Blood Type Diet.’ I know that losing weight ...

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 ...