BMJ April 1999 PMID 10205084

Do dietary lectins cause disease?

D L Freed

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What people are saying

Comments range from referencing scientific articles, like noting the article's brief mention by an allergist, to personal anecdotes about cooking and food safety, which reflects a moderate level of interest and engagement. The tone is mostly neutral or slightly skeptical, emphasizing the scientific evidence and practical implications without strong emotional reactions.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions show neutrality or minimal disagreement regarding the health effects of dietary lectins.

InterestModerate interest

Participants seem somewhat interested, especially those referencing scientific studies or historical debates, but overall curiosity appears limited.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts actively examine research implications and question the effects, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions do not suggest a significant influence on health practices or public awareness, mostly touching on academic or anecdotal points.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses whether dietary lectins, which are plant proteins found in foods like beans and grains, cause health problems or diseases in humans.
  • It examines scientific evidence and experts' opinions on the potential harmful effects of lectins when consumed as part of a typical diet.
  • The overall conclusion suggests that for most people, lectins are not a major health risk when foods containing them are properly prepared and cooked.]

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dr salty dog vibes
@saltytoast8 · X

For anyone interested this is the article. It’s just an editorial on some research I was tracking . The author, an allergist, only mentions it in one sentence. David Freed, Do dietary lectins cause disease? BMJ VOLUME 318 17 APRIL 1999

Aug 15, 2025 · 52 likes · 4 shares · 1,230 followers View post →
UROŠ
@UrosMikolic · X

Lektin je beljakovina, ki jo najdemo v žitih in stročnicah. Je obramba pred plenilci in povzroča škoda v organizmu živali(človeka). Neposredne poškodbe, ki jih povzroči na črevesni steni povečajo prepustnost črevesja - “sindrom puščajočega črevesja.” https://t.co/3bjAnI7bCq https://t.co/PAkUDktm1T

Nov 4, 2022 · 5 likes · 3,243 followers View post →
dr salty dog vibes
@saltytoast8 · X

@Ing30m Sure it’s not an article on flu though and the author, an allergist, only mentions it in one sentence. David Freed, Do dietary lectins cause disease? BMJ VOLUME 318 17 APRIL 1999

Aug 15, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,230 followers View post →
dr salty dog vibes
@saltytoast8 · X

@sxwrkr_ Sure it’s not an article on flu though and the author, an allergist, only mentions it in one sentence. David Freed, Do dietary lectins cause disease? BMJ VOLUME 318 17 APRIL 1999

Aug 15, 2025 · 1 like · 1,230 followers View post →
GroidFarmer
@GroidFarmer · X

@JaquesTowaki1 @mrc314 Yes. https://t.co/kPuEy1TP72 https://t.co/fBhgXrvSlN https://t.co/4LdUtAcUqB https://t.co/0OvISGYf9f https://t.co/Q3ZxFECvXf https://t.co/ayPqQ8Fr2Z https://t.co/aJGWeXgq87 https://t.co/nmw81qLwLi

May 28, 2023 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
pingpong
@MrPenny14 · X

@UrosMikolic 1. https://t.co/tnntbU3YWb v tej študiji so zaradi očitno slabih kuharskih izkušenj postregli surov oz. slabše kuhan fižol. Vsi vemo oz. lahko sklepamo kaj se zgodi, če poješ porcijo takih stročnic. 2. Lektini se v veliki meri uničijo s termično obdelavo.

Nov 4, 2022 · 1 like · 68 followers View post →

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@BlkPhlower · X

RT @saltytoast8: For anyone interested this is the article. It’s just an editorial on some research I was tracking . The author, an allergi…

Oct 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 468 followers View post →
CB
@dykehalfbaked · X

RT @saltytoast8: For anyone interested this is the article. It’s just an editorial on some research I was tracking . The author, an allergi…

Aug 17, 2025 · 4 shares · 1,010 followers View post →
Michael Schmitz
@WorstPaperboy · X

RT @saltytoast8: For anyone interested this is the article. It’s just an editorial on some research I was tracking . The author, an allergi…

Aug 16, 2025 · 4 shares · 225 followers View post →
dr salty dog vibes
@saltytoast8 · X

For anyone interested this is the article. It’s just an editorial on some research I was tracking . The author, an allergist, only mentions it in one sentence. David Freed, Do dietary lectins cause disease? BMJ VOLUME 318 17 APRIL 1999

Aug 15, 2025 · 52 likes · 4 shares · 1,230 followers View post →
dr salty dog vibes
@saltytoast8 · X

@sxwrkr_ Sure it’s not an article on flu though and the author, an allergist, only mentions it in one sentence. David Freed, Do dietary lectins cause disease? BMJ VOLUME 318 17 APRIL 1999

Aug 15, 2025 · 1 like · 1,230 followers View post →
dr salty dog vibes
@saltytoast8 · X

@Ing30m Sure it’s not an article on flu though and the author, an allergist, only mentions it in one sentence. David Freed, Do dietary lectins cause disease? BMJ VOLUME 318 17 APRIL 1999

Aug 15, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,230 followers View post →
GroidFarmer
@GroidFarmer · X

@JaquesTowaki1 @mrc314 Yes. https://t.co/kPuEy1TP72 https://t.co/fBhgXrvSlN https://t.co/4LdUtAcUqB https://t.co/0OvISGYf9f https://t.co/Q3ZxFECvXf https://t.co/ayPqQ8Fr2Z https://t.co/aJGWeXgq87 https://t.co/nmw81qLwLi

May 28, 2023 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
pingpong
@MrPenny14 · X

@UrosMikolic 1. https://t.co/tnntbU3YWb v tej študiji so zaradi očitno slabih kuharskih izkušenj postregli surov oz. slabše kuhan fižol. Vsi vemo oz. lahko sklepamo kaj se zgodi, če poješ porcijo takih stročnic. 2. Lektini se v veliki meri uničijo s termično obdelavo.

Nov 4, 2022 · 1 like · 68 followers View post →
UROŠ
@UrosMikolic · X

Lektin je beljakovina, ki jo najdemo v žitih in stročnicah. Je obramba pred plenilci in povzroča škoda v organizmu živali(človeka). Neposredne poškodbe, ki jih povzroči na črevesni steni povečajo prepustnost črevesja - “sindrom puščajočega črevesja.” https://t.co/3bjAnI7bCq https://t.co/PAkUDktm1T

Nov 4, 2022 · 5 likes · 3,243 followers View post →
Mehmet Arif Mirasoğlu
@Mehmet_1326 · X

Do dietary lectins cause disease? https://t.co/Az4DMOcwIB

Apr 12, 2021 · 921 followers View post →
THE TAX GAL
@SANDYMA07046425 · X

Do dietary lectins cause disease? https://t.co/s527z4x2XT

Aug 5, 2020 · 3 followers View post →
WillE
@willerrickson · X

@ScepticalDoctor @blagdon23 @BioLayne I'm not sure youe genuinely curious. 1But pub med lectins, agglytinins qns their roles un autoimmune. 2. Ncbi do dietary lectins cause disease. https://t.co/B3PIIydVS2 med impact of phytic acid on nutrient bioqcxessibility.

May 23, 2020 · 8,706 followers View post →
Celiac.com
@celiac_disease · X

https://t.co/drfyfX7THs Forum: Do Dietary Lectins Cause Disease: To All, No more doughnuts brought up the topic of Lectins today so I thought I would start a topic on it. Here is the research I am aware of ...20 years ago...it was controversial enough… https://t.co/V599e9Rhsr

Nov 6, 2019 · 11,356 followers View post →
Nathan Organ (Norgan)
@norgan_ · X

Do dietary lectins cause disease? https://t.co/pIZaPLi4NG

Oct 16, 2019 · 244 followers View post →
Bruce (The Caboose) Ledsom
@bruled · X

@DannyBaker5Live In 1988 a hospital launched a “healthy eating day” in its staff canteen at lunchtime. One dish contained red kidney beans, and 31 portions were served. At 3 pm one of the customers, a surgical registrar, vomited in theatre. https://t.co/V6esTlUrAh

Mar 9, 2019 · 119 followers View post →
TheSanteCenter
@TheSanteCenter · X

Do dietary lectins cause disease? : The evidence is suggestive—and raises interesting possibilities for treatment  https://t.co/nzhaQONKZH

Jan 13, 2019 · 38 followers View post →