Dietary Lectin in Beans Slow Colon Cancer Progressionhttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/02/beans-slow-colon-cancer.aspxA protein found in broad beans may prevent or slow the progression of colon cancer. Vicia faba agglutinin, a digestion-resistant protein may contribute to protection from colorectal cancer through effects on tumor development. A hallmark of cancer cellsenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)