You may not have heard of the "lectin-free" diet, but you probably know people who avoid eating legumes, whole wheat and nightshades because they're trying to avoid lectins. But what are lectins? And ...

Ron from Corvallis, Oregon, writes this in response to a recent column on lectins: “I am a biochemist, used to work with immunologists at Sloan Kettering. The main reason I'm writing is to ask you to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine continues to speak highly about the health benefits of a diet where people eliminate lectins. She says it helped her lose weight and reduced her arthritis pain. What ...