Certain proteins found in plants and mushrooms can either increase or decrease inflammation in the body by influencing specific immune cells and signaling molecules. The effect depends on the type of lectin and the biological environment.

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From inflammation to immune regulation: The dual nature of dietary lectins in health and disease

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2024 Oct 30

Some plant and mushroom proteins called lectins can turn up inflammation in the body, while others can calm it down—so they can either make immune problems worse or better, depending on where they come from.

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From inflammation to immune regulation: The dual nature of dietary lectins in health and disease

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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39471

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