What is PectaSol C good for?
PectaSol-C® Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) is a natural product that is derived from the peel pith of citrus fruit. It is formulated to: Support healthy cellular growth. Promote normal tissue health.
What does modified citrus pectin do for cancer?
Current chemotherapies kill tumor cells. The modified citrus pectins don’t do this. Instead, they keep tumor cells from attaching to one another or to the walls of blood vessels. This keeps the cancer cells from gathering into tumors.
Is Modified Citrus Pectin good for you?
While research is preliminary, modified citrus pectin has the potential to offer benefits for heart disease, cancer, IBS, and even cognition. It may also act as a natural chelating agent, helping individuals to safely detoxify from heavy metals.
When should I take PectaSol C?
PectaSol Powder: As a dietary supplement, take one scoop three times daily with liquid on preferably an empty stomach. May be added to your favorite juice or blended drink. Maintenance dose is one scoop per day.
What are the side effects of modified citrus pectin?
In large quantities modified citrus pectin may cause diarrhoea, stomach pains and wind (gas).
Can too much pectin hurt you?
When taken by mouth alone or in combination with insoluble fiber (the combination used to lower cholesterol and other blood fats), pectin can cause stomachcramps, diarrhea, gas, and loose stools. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Pectin is LIKELY SAFE when taken in food amounts.
Does pectin fight cancer?
Although pectin has been promoted for reducing colon cancer risk and damage from radiation therapy, there is insufficient evidence to support these uses. In a small nonrandomized study, MCP increased the doubling time of prostate-specific antigen in patients with prostate cancer, but more studies are needed.
Does modified citrus pectin reduce inflammation?
Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is known as a blocker of galectin-3 to inhibit its activity through binding to the carbohydrate recognition domains on galectin-3. Recently, in several diseases, MCP was proven to exert anti-inflammatory effect by blocking galectin-3.