Any of a group of neurons that become active both when an animal moves in a certain way and when the animal observes others performing the same action. Learning by simulation or imitation is thought to be a function of the system of mirror neurons in the brain. See also: neuron. 1  Facebook.
5. Lectins. Lectins are found in high quantities in beans and wheat, which as mentioned earlier reduce nutrient absorption and can cause indigestion, bloating and gas for many people.
Lectins are a type of glyco-protein that cause agglutination, or clumping together, of particular cells. This agglutination makes it harder for those foods containing lectin to be digested and absorbed properly and efficiently, as they can resist stomach acid and digestive enzymes. When lectin is not ....