If there’s one thing we’ve learned, the world of diet and nutrition is full of controversy. People are deeply entrenched in their diet camps and routinely, various nutrients become vilified. Though, it’s never that simple. Today we take on the topic of antinutrients. Antinutrients are plant-made chemicals that bind and potentially prevent the absorption of important vitamins and minerals. The most controversial of these antinutrients is lectin. Lectins are found in beans, peanuts, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, and many other foods. Some medical influencers advise removing these foods from the diet completely. But is that really necessary?

In today’s episode, we discuss the controversy around antinutrients - specifically lectins. Are they as harmful as people think?

Today on The Lab Report: 
3:00 Food controversies and brass tacks
5:40 What is an antinutrient?
8:00 Lectins and their biochemical effects 
11:00 Cooking and denaturing lectins
13:15 Physical symptoms and leaky gut - the research
17:00 Confounding variables
19:00 The middle ground 

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned, the world of diet and nutrition is full of controversy. People are deeply entrenched in their diet camps and routinely, various nutrients become vilified. Though, it’s never that simple. Today we take on the topic of antinutrients. Antinutrients are plant-made chemicals that bind and potentially prevent the absorption of important vitamins and minerals. The most controversial of these antinutrients is lectin. Lectins are found in beans, peanuts, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, and many other foods. Some medical influencers advise removing these foods from the diet completely. But is that really necessary?
In today’s episode, we discuss the controversy around antinutrients - specifically lectins. Are they as harmful as people think?
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>3:00 Food controversies and brass tacks</li>
<li>5:40 What is an antinutrient?</li>
<li>8:00 Lectins and their biochemical effects </li>
<li>11:00 Cooking and denaturing lectins</li>
<li>13:15 Physical symptoms and leaky gut - the research</li>
<li>17:00 Confounding variables</li>
<li>19:00 The middle ground </li>
</ul>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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