Pectin
How does it work?
Pectin is a fibre found in many fruits and vegetables which helps to slow the absorption of food after meals, binds substances in the intestine and adds bulk to the stools therefore assisting with digestive health.1 Research has shown pectin to help lower total and LDL cholesterol and to remove toxins and heavy metals from the bowel.2,3 It has traditionally been used for those with diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD), and to control diarrhoea.4
What results can be expected?
Pectin is a good source of fibre and when used supplementally may assist in reducing high total and LDL cholesterol, improving digestive health, and act as a chelating agent for toxin removal through the bowel.5
1WebMD. (2009). Vitamins and Supplements – Pectin. Retrieved Jan 2014, from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-500-PECTIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=500&activeIngredientName=PECTIN
3Balch, P. (2006). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Camberwell: Penguin pp.81
4WebMD. (2009). Vitamins and Supplements – Pectin. Retrieved Jan 2014, from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-500-PECTIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=500&activeIngredientName=PECTIN
5Balch, P. (2006). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Camberwell: Penguin pp.81