The Power of Pectin

Supports Gut Health

Pectin feeds good bacteria in your gut. This helps to regulate digestion. It can ease both diarrhea and constipation.

Boosts Metabolic Health

By slowing glucose absorption and lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, pectin helps manage blood sugar. It also supports weight control.

Aids Iron Absorption

Pectin may improve iron uptake, which helps your body produce healthy red blood cells and fight anemia.

Where to Find It

Fruits: Apples, pears, guavas, plums, peaches, apricots, cherries, blackberries, oranges, lemons, limes
Vegetables: Carrots, peas, tomatoes

Bottom Line

Adding pectin-rich foods to your diet can improve digestion, metabolism, and nutrient absorption. No wonder the saying goes: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Resources:

National Library of Medicine, The Dietary Fiber Pectin: Health Benefits. . . September 10, 2021
National Library of Medicine
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Healthline, 10 Promising Benefits and Uses of Apple Pectin, Lisa Wartenberg, June 14, 2021, Medically reviewed Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, June 15, 2021
HealthLine
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