pectin brands

5 registered brands containing pectin in South Africa.

Molecular formula: C6H10O7

Pectin is an adsorbent that binds to bacteria, toxins and other irritants in the intestinal mucosa. Pectin is able to decrease the pH in the intestinal lumen and provides a soothing effect on the irritated mucosa. IN WIDE VARIETY OF TRIALS (SWINE, CHICKENS, RABBITS, RATS & MAN) ORAL PECTIN HAD EITHER NO EFFECT OR INCR PLASMA CHOLESTEROL IN ABSENCE OF DIETARY CHOLESTEROL, BUT EFFECTIVELY LOWERED PLASMA CHOLESTEROL...IN PRESENCE OF EXOGENOUS CHOLESTEROL BY DECR CHOLESTROL ABSORPTION FROM INTESTINAL TRACT.

Source: PubChem (NCBI) · compound 441476