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Acute Gastrointestinal Poisoning

The risk of acute gastrointestinal poisoning from consuming undercooked or raw legumes.

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Jan 5, 2026

What is the scientific evidence for lectins causing human disease?

The scientific record shows that lectins—carbohydrate‑binding proteins found throughout plants—can cause harm in specific settings (notably acute poisoning from undercooked legumes) and have plausible...

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