Pectin helps to restore adequate intestinal microflora and is used to treat a number of dyspeptic disorders (diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting). It also prevents the development of infectious and inflammatory (including autoimmune) and malignant proliferative diseases. Studies on children have found that adding pectins to the diet in the course of acute intestinal infections causes a reduction in the duration of diarrhea, which improves the overall condition and reduces health care costs for rehydration therapy. According to Chinese scientists, pectin normalizes the adequate ratio among the various representatives of the intestinal microflora: inhibits the activity of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic forms (clostridia), stimulates the growth and reproduction of beneficial bacteria. With adequate microbiocenosis the work of all digestive enzymes and bioavailability of precious nutrients from food increases. Pectin is no less effective against constipation. Taking 24 g of this fiber per day for 1 month improves the consistency of stool and increases stool frequency (up to 2 times a day). Japanese experts also note the effectiveness of pectin in relation to the course of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). According to studies, pectin improves the course of such severe autoimmune pathologies as nonspecific ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The effects are mostly related to the inhibition of chronic inflammation in the intestinal wall and restoration of microflora. |
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Inflammation reduction in the body is very important, especially when it comes to the role of inflammation in cancer formation. Carcinogens cause the initial DNA mutations, and then oxidation, inflammation and hormones cause it to grow, and finally metastasis occurs, where cancer spreads throughout the body. Pectin helps to fight all three phases of tumor growth, suggesting that pectin can also boost the immune system to help clear any incipient tumors before they start. |