What Are Lectins? Lectins are proteins found in animals (including you) and plants â theyâre everywhere, especially in grains, legumes (especially soy), nuts and seeds. They have many protective functions in the human body â everything from recognizing pathogens to controlling protein levels in the blood.
Page Content. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed physicians who practice in every medical specialtyâ. They provide a full range of services, from prescribing drugs to performing surgery, and they use the latest medical tools. But DOs offer something specialâtheir unique approach to patient careâ.
What Does a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Do? Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) can take care of you from head to toe. âWe are fully licensed and certified physicians who have a few extra tools in our toolkit,â says William Burke, DO, dean of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dublin. More than half of DOs focus on primary care as internists, family doctors, and pediatricians.