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Is Popcorn a Healthy Snack? (plus what are lectins) | EP 322

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Understanding Lectins: Plant Defense Mechanisms and Their Impact on Human Health

This chapter explores lectins, proteins used by plants and animals for defense, and their effects on human gut health, including inflammation and other issues from grains and beans. It also discusses the shift in human diets and health from pre-agricultural times to the present, highlighting the negative consequences of lectin-containing foods.

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