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Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? It would seem so. Apples are full of healthful phytochemicals and two types of fibre. In fact, one medium apple provides more than 10 percent of the recommended daily fibre requirement. Eating apples is consistently associated with reduced risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, asthma and cancer. The soluble fibre, pectin, is singled out as one of the most beneficial fibres with unique health-promoting qualities.
Pectins are complex polysaccharides (fibres) present in the cell walls of plants and in the spaces between cell walls. Apples are an excellent source of pectin as they can contain from 10 to 20 percent pectin in dried apple pomace. The peel itself contains 15 percent pectin.
Natural Factors ApplePectinRich is derived from the whole apple, including the flesh, core and especially the peel, which concentrates pectin and other phytonutrients. Research shows that apple peels can contain from two to six times more phenolic compounds and two to three times more flavonoids when compared to the flesh.
Benefits
- May lower blood glucose levels by slowing the absorption of dietary sugar
- Binds with harmful cholesterol and bile fats before they can be absorbed by the body, helping to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease
- Promotes a sense of fullness that may be helpful as part of a weight loss program
- May decrease beta-glucuronidase, a key enzyme in carcinogen activation and tumour initiation in the colon
- 16% apple pectin per capsule
- 100% apple goodness with no excipients
- 5 capsules of apple pectin powder equals one medium apple
- Includes full spectrum antioxidants found in apple
- High in fibre, containing 300 mg of fibre per 500 mg capsule
Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
Apple pectin concentrate (Malus domestica) (fruit) (16% pectin)..........500 mg
Dosage
1-3 capsules, 1-2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.
Contraindications
- Pectin may decrease the absorption of prescription drugs therefore most experts recommend taking drugs at least three hours before or after taking a fibre supplement such as apple pectin.
- Pectin can reduce the absorption of minerals, so it is wise to take mineral supplements at least 45 minutes before or after taking apple pectin
- Apple pectin may cause loose stools and gas. As with any fibre supplement, start at a lower dosage and slowly work up. Always drink at least 8 ounces of water when supplementing with apple pectin.
Additional Information
Children: Considered safe for children at one-half the adult dose.
Pregnancy and Nursing: Generally considered safe in pregnancy and lactation, especially if taken in moderate amounts. However, therapeutic doses of pectin should only be taken on the advice of a health care practitioner.
Seniors: No special precautions are known.