# Link about reactions to lectins in diet

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**Created:** [October 17, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/link-about-reactions-to-lectins-in-diet/5037 "2012-10-17T17:19:34Z")\
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Certain lectins in food grains bind to glucosamine in the intestines and   
tissues, and cause red blood cells to clump together. The Wai diet is good in   
that it is virtually (excepting egg yolk) lectin-free. Lectins are storage   
proteins in grains, legumes, nightshades, that protect them against consumption   
by predators. Modern grain varieties have been engineered to have high lectin   
content to complement pesticide use. The high lectin content in these foods is   
strongly linked to arthritic conditions as well as auto-immune disorders. As   
lectins are found in the germ of seeds refined grains are pretty much   
lectin-free. Avoiding lectin consumption is helpful in avoiding their effects   
(obviously). Here's a good introduction to the topic:

[http://intelegen.com/nutrients/lectins\_   
... g\_role.htm](http://intelegen.com/nutrients/lectins_their_damaging_role.htm)