Lectins are a type of protein present in many plant-based foods.
Some people believe that excluding lectins can help people lose weight and improve their general health. However, there is insufficient evidence to support a lectin-free diet.
Lectins occur in many different food sources in many different forms. Advocates of lectin-free diets typically focus on avoiding the lectins present in beans, legumes, and other vegetables.
A lectin-free diet is a diet that eliminates foods that contain high levels of lectins. Lectins are proteins that are found in many plants, but they are most concentrated in certain foods such as legumes, grains, and nightshade vegetables.
Lectins have been shown to have a number of potential health benefits, including:
- Reducing inflammation
- Boosting the immune system
- Protecting against cancer
- Promoting weight loss
