Understanding the Truth: What are the negative effects of lectins?
                                
                                
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                                According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the undesirable effects of lectins are mainly due to improper preparation of pulses and are therefore avoidable. This sheds light on the often-misunderstood debate surrounding what are the negative effects of lectins, particularly from uncooked foods.