Molecular Mimicry: How Lectins Trigger Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Inflammation

Molecular Mimicry: How Lectins Trigger Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Inflammation Welcome to CFP Weight Loss. I'm Russell Clark, Nurse Practitioner. Today, we're exploring Molecular Mimicry: How Lectins Trigger Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Inflammation. ... Think of this as a calm clinic conversation — structured, evidence-led, and aimed at real people over forty. ... We'll touch on lectins, molecular mimicry, autoimmune disease — especially as they apply to real people over forty. ... Molecular mimicry occurs when foreign molecules resemble the body’s own tissues so closely that the immune system launches an attack on both. Among dietary triggers, lectins—carbohydrate-binding proteins found in grains, legumes, and nightshades—stand out for their ability to imitate human glycoproteins. This resemblance can initiate or perpetuate autoimmune disease and sustain low-grade systemic inflammation that sabotages metabolic health. ... Modern diets heavy in processed grains and beans deliver a constant lectin load. Once these proteins breach a compromised intestinal barrier, they interact with immune cells and endocrine tissues. The result is often elevated C-Reactive Protein (C reactive protein) , rising HOMA-IR scores, and progressive loss of leptin sensitivity. Listen at CFP Weight Loss — clinical guide with Russell Clark, FNP-C. Read more: https://blog.cfpweightloss.com/bfly-molecular-mimicry-lectins-autoimmune-inflammation