*Healthy intestinal flora bestows resistance to intestinal disorders such as constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, irritable bowel disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn's Disease, leaky gut syndrome, autoimmunity, and colon cancer.
* pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and [[diarrhea]]. (pectins found in apples : 1–1.5%, [[apricot]] : 1%, cherries : 0.4%, oranges : 0.5–3.5%, carrots : 1.4%, citrus peels : 30% )
*Rhubarb is known for its beneficial effects on the digestive system and is still used as a strong laxative.
== Warnings ==