Powdered apple pectin extracted from choice select apples. May be used to remove unwanted metals and toxins, lower cholesterol and helps reduce the side effects of radiation therapy.*

Actions: Absorbent, antidiarrheal, antihypercholesterolemic, antitumor, antitussive, antiulcer, bactericidal, bactericidal to infectious intestinal bacteria such as E. coli, benefits diabetics and hypoglycemics since pectin slows sugar absorption after meals, carcinogen-preventative, colloidally absorbs toxins, detoxifier (heavy metals, toxins, radiation therapy), demulcent, emulsifier, gallstone prophylactic, helps growth of friendly intestinal flora like Lactobacillus, hemostyptic, increasing the excretion of heavy metals, ingredient of antidiarrheal preparations, lowering fat absorption, protectant, suspension agent, thickener, used in antidiarrheal preparations, used in jellies, jams, and preserves.

The pectin in apples is transformed into a soothing coating for the intestines by intestinal bacteria, which eases stomach cramps. Pectin adds bulk to stools and is useful in combating diarrhea.

A study that appeared in the "Journal of the National Cancer Institute" hints that pectin may stop cancer spreading through the body, and that pectin binds certain carcinogenic compounds in the colon, speeding their elimination from the body.

A study published in the "Annals of Internal Medicine" showed that apple pectin helps to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Apple pectin reportedly helps retain cholesterol in the stomach, binding cholesterol to itself and carrying it through the digestive tract to be eliminated and is also reported to help the body rid itself of lead, mercury and other heavy metals prevalent in modern water, food, and air.

Apple pectin, a carbohydrate-rich compound found in apples is a gelling agent and is used in cosmetics for its firming, protecting, film-forming properties.

Suitable for vegetarians. Well tolerated by most highly allergic individuals.

To assure freshness and potency, store in a cool, dry place away from heat, light and moisture.

Botanical Name: Pyrus Malus
Ingredients: Apple pectin (LM). LM pectin requires the presence of calcium to activate the gelling process
Origin: USA
Precautions: Take with adequate amounts of liquids if ingesting this product. Not recommended if you experience bowel obstruction.
Notes: With no additives or fillers. No GMOs. No ETO. Kosher. Non-irradiated.

* FDA disclaimer