So, again, that is no reason why people in general should avoid all lectin consumption.djkvan wrote:When the immune system is compromised, as in certain autoimmune conditions,RRM wrote:Which ones cannot be regulated by the body?djkvan wrote:Not all lectins.RRM wrote:Our body knows very well how to deal with and regulate lectins.
or there is a deficiency of lectins... (= also due to autoimmune disorders)
Lectins are everywhere, including in some fruits and all animal foods.
In as much as that some people are allergic to specific fruits,
and that this is no reason why other people should avoid those fruits.
It may be effective.Glucosamine is an effect supplement providing relief for those suffering from arthritic pain ...
I won't speak to the safety of such supplements as I haven't seen much of the clinical data yet.
Regarding long term safety: like with all drugs there are risks.
Supplementary glucosamine intake increases cell death rate of pancreatic β-cells
( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20923823 )
which in the long term may causes diabetes.