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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine continues to speak highly about the health benefits of a diet where people eliminate lectins. She says it helped her lose weight and reduced her arthritis pain. What ...

Lectins are proteins found in many plant foods, but there are ways to reduce their effects. Foods high in lectins, like beans, offer health benefits, including reduced disease risk. Unless you have ...