Avoiding lectins can improve overall health from "summary" of The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven R. Gundry,MD
The idea that avoiding lectins can improve overall health may seem counterintuitive at first. After all, lectins are natural proteins found in many plant-based foods that are supposed to be good for us. However, as I have discovered through years of research and clinical practice, lectins can actually be harmful to our bodies. Lectins are a type of protein that plants produce as a defense mechanism against predators. When we consume lectins, they can bind to the cells in our intestines and interfere with our body's ability to absorb nutrients properly. This can lead to a host of health issues, including digestive problems, inflammation, and autoim...
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