In the world of diet culture, lectins—specifically Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) found in whole grains—have become a villain. They are accused of binding to the gut lining, causing "Leaky Gut," and triggering systemic inflammation.

The term "Leaky Gut" (Increased Intestinal Permeability) was once dismissed by conventional medicine. Today, it is a recognised driver of systemic inflammation, autoimmunity, and food sensitivities.