NBSV 066: B.S.-busting on lectins (a.k.a. "antinutrients"). Why they're not harmful, and why a "lectin-free" diet is pseudoscience.
What are lectins? Why did we suddenly—and recently—start caring about lectins? What foods are high in lectins? What’s the supposed issue with lectins? Why are they considered “harmful”? …and why is this incorrect, inaccurate, and complete B.S.? If you’ve tried a so-called “lectin free diet” and felt much better on it, all the power to you! The reason you feel better cutting out things like wheat and legumes, however, is likely not the presence of lectins.
