Pectin
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Other Names: Acide Pectinique, Acide Pectique, Apple Pectin, Citrus Pectin, Fruit Pectin, Grapefruit Pectin, Lemon Pectin, MCP, Modified Citrus Pectin, Pectina, Pectine, Pectine d’Agrume, Pectine d’Agrume Modifiée, Pectine de Citron, Pectine de Fruit, Pectine de Pamplemousse, Pectine de Pomme, Pectinic Acid.
Pectin is a fiber found in fruits. Pectin is a complex carbohydrate molecule found in most plants but especially citrus fruit. Pectin is used in making jellies and is an ingredient in some anti-diarrhea medicines. The long-chain molecule found in grocery store pectin is not absorbed by the body.
Special Precautions of Pectin
- When taken by mouth in combination with guar gum and insoluble fiber (the combination used to lower cholesterol and other blood fats), pectin can cause diarrhea, gas, and loose stools.
- People who are exposed to pectin dust at work, such as in manufacturing, may develop asthma.
- Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics) interacts with PECTIN
- Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with PECTIN
- Lovastatin (Mevacor) interacts with PECTIN
Benefits and uses of Pectin are
- High cholesterol. Taking pectin by mouth seems to lower cholesterol. Taking it along with guar gum and small amounts of insoluble fiber lowers total and “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, but doesn't affect “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol or triglycerides.
