what are lectins and where are they found
(1) They function as both allergensand hemagglutinins. (2) They are found in plants and animals, and are present insmall amounts in 30% of American foods, more so in a whole-grain diet. (2)Lectins have potent in vivo effects.
Lectins are a group of proteins. In general, there are 12 major lectins, although there are actually quite a few more (about 119 known types total). Iâll talk about a few particular lectins below, but for the most part, itâs enough to know that lectins are a group of proteins.