What is Lentil and Why Does the Food Zoomer Test for It?

Legume seed protein antigen

Lentil refers to the seed proteins and peptides from the legume Lens culinaris that can trigger immune recognition when eaten. Measuring IgA and IgG responses to lentil proteins helps reveal whether the immune system shows mucosal or systemic reactivity patterns linked to dietary exposure. That information adds context to other panel results for targeted dietary planning.

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Overview and History

Lentils come from the plant Lens culinaris and belong to the legume family. The major biochemical components measured as biomarkers are seed storage proteins (such as 7S vicilins and 11S legumins), albumins, and lectins plus smaller peptide fragments produced during digestion or processing. Historically, legumes have been studied in food-immunology because their storage proteins can act as antigens in some people and because cross-reactivity across legumes is common. Biologically, these proteins store nutrients for seed germination; lectins bind specific carbohydrates and can interact with mucosal surfaces. In testing, peptide-level analysis helps distinguish responses to specific protein regions rather than whole extracts alone.

Interpreting Highs and Lows

Elevated antibody levels to lentil proteins may indicate immune recognition of lentil-derived antigens, which can reflect repeated exposure, mucosal immune activity (when IgA is higher), or broader systemic response (when IgG is higher). Elevated results can cluster with reactivity to other legumes or related plant proteins, so interpretation benefits from reviewing domain patterns across the full Food Zoomer panel. Low or undetectable lentil antibody levels generally suggest no measurable immune response to the lentil markers tested at the time of sampling. Low results do not guarantee absence of symptoms and should be interpreted alongside clinical history, other food markers, and isotype patterns to form a complete picture.

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Lentil is included in Food Zoomer to evaluate immune responses to a commonly consumed legume at both protein and peptide levels. Measuring lentil-specific IgA and IgG helps identify whether immune activity clusters around legumes, informs substitution choices, and supports phased reintroduction planning as part of personalized nutrition care.

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Lentil FAQs

What is Lentil and why is it important?

Lentil refers to proteins and peptides from the legume Lens culinaris that can be recognized by the immune system when eaten. Testing for lentil antibodies helps reveal whether your immune system shows signs of reactivity to this specific food. This information can help providers see patterns across foods and plan individualized dietary steps.

What does it mean if my Lentil levels are low?

Low lentil antibody levels mean there was no measurable immune response to the lentil markers tested at the time of collection. That can reflect tolerance, limited recent exposure, or that reactions—if present—are mediated by pathways not captured by IgA/IgG testing. Always consider low results alongside other panel findings and clinical context.

What does it mean if my Lentil levels are high?

High lentil antibody levels suggest measurable immune recognition of lentil proteins or peptides and may point to repeated exposure or immune engagement with this food. Elevated results are interpreted best in context—looking at whether IgA or IgG is higher, whether other legumes show similar patterns, and the overall Food Zoomer domain organization.

Why is Lentil included in the Food Zoomer?

Including lentil lets providers detect legume-specific immune patterns at both the mucosal (IgA) and systemic (IgG) levels and at peptide resolution. This helps identify clustered reactivity, potential cross-reactivity with other legumes, and supports targeted nutrition planning based on the broader panel.

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