Grapefruit
Pectin - Information and Benefits
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Grapefruit contains pectin, a substance found
in the pulp and peel of the grapefruit. Grapefruit pectin is an
excellent natural source of water-soluble dietary fiber that has a
gel-forming effect when mixed with water. Pectin is derived from the Greek
word pectos, which means solidified or gelatinated. As a dietary fiber,
Grapefruit Pectin supports good intestinal health.
Grapefruit has been observed to lower blood
pressure and cholesterol levels. A study done by Dr. James Cerda, a
gastroenterologist at the University Hospital in Gainesville, Florida found
that an intake of grapefruit pectin may help lower LDL cholesterol levels
and reverse arterial-wall damage caused by atherosclerosis.
Besides that, many individuals claim that
grapefruit pectin has other health benefit. The following health benefits
are based on claims, tradition, and scientific theory.
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Antiparasitic
- Antiseptic
- Cancer
- Common cold
- Dieting
- Kidney stones
- Stomach ulcers
- Traveler's diarrhea
Although grapefruit pectin has a lot of
health benefits, it is not easy to get an intake of grapefruit pectin.
To ingest the 15 grams of pectin as suggested by clinical study, one
will have to eat two entire grapefruits, including the rind. Not an
appetizing prospect.
However, it is not a problem now as
various brands of grapefruit pectin supplements have appeared on the
market. They can be easily found in health food stores and through
Internet sources.
Examples of Grapefruit Pectin
supplements available in the market:
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