|
|
Soy Lectins
Lectins may bind intestinal epithelial glycoprotein receptors
interfering with some absorption of nutrients. Lectins are heat
labile and their effect is eliminated in cooked soyfoods.
Phytohemagluttinin glycopeptides promotes clots, a small amount is
found in peas, faba beans, chickpeas, lentils, common beans and
soybeans, and the highest amounts are found in uncooked red kidney
beans. Lectin is nearly completely eliminated during fermentation,
microwaving, and precipitation processing, except in the common bean.
|