120 Veggie Caps Suggested Use: 2 capsules, 2-3 times daily with
meals What is lectin? According to an old definition 'lectins
are carbohydrate-binding proteins or glycoproteins.' William
Boyd therefore coined the term lectin in 1954, deriving it from
the Latin word legere meaning 'to choose.' Boyd was also the
first researcher to identify the blood type specificity of many
common dietary lectins. Typically, lectins can bind to many of
the carbohydrate antigens found in the gut and immune system,
causing a variety of health problems. These can include
intestinal dysbiosis, bowel hyperpermeability, immune
dysfunction, food sensitivities, and systemic inflammation. This
is usually accomplished by direct agglutination of the target
cells. Lectins can occur in very common foods in the diet, and
the majority are specific for the carbohydrates of the ABO blood
typing system. In one study, the edible parts of 29 out of 88
foods tested, including common salad ingredients, fresh fruits,
roasted nuts, and processed cere