Pectin can serve as a valuable source for good gut bacteria which is probably why it seems to aid in correcting both diarrhea and constipation. Quality high fiber diets can improve diabetic control by decreasing glucose and cholesterol absorption and lowering serum triglyceride levels. It is also considered as an aid in weight loss.
Some research shows that pectin aids in iron absorption which can help with anemia because when the iron is properly absorbed it efficiently transports oxygen and creates red blood cells.
There are many fruits & vegetables that contain pectin:
Apples, pears, quavas, plums, peaches, carrots, tomatoes, peas, apricots, blackberries, cherries, and citrus (oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes).
The old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” has a place in our world even today.
Resources:
National Library of Medicine, The Dietary Fiber Pectin: Health Benefits. . . September 10, 2021
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8433104/#:~:text=Pectin%2DMediated%20Health%2DPromoting%20Effects,mass%20%5B60%2C%2061%5D.
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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
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/apple-pectin
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