Does Landish 5 Plant Protein Powder contain lectins? Can lectins negatively affect digestion?

Like all plants, the seed protein (pumpkin, hemp, and cranberry) and fava bean protein found in this product likely contains a small amount of lectins (we don't have a specific measure for this, unfortunately).

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to the effect of lectins on digestion. While everyone is different, especially when it comes to gut sensitivities, foods that have a high amount of active lectins are actually quite rare, and the body produces enzymes during digestion that help to degrade some lectins (1). Therefore, a small amount of lectins is unlikely to disrupt gut health, unless you already have a severe sensitivity.

In fact, there are a lot of health benefits associated with the consumption of lectins. They act as antioxidants, helping to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, and may help to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, which helps to prevent sharp rises in blood sugar and high insulin levels (1). Lectin-containing foods, like seeds, legumes, whole grains, and nuts are also associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and may help to promote weight loss (1).

Referenced sources:

Harvard T.H. Chan, Public School of Health. (2021) The Nutrition Source. Lectins.

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