The Potential of Modified Citrus Pectin: Heavy Metal Removal, Detoxification, Heart Health, and Battling Cancer

NOW® Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) is a patented, low molecular weight citrus pectin, which can pass through the intestinal barrier, thereby acting systemically. Modified Citrus Pectin can bind and facilitate the excretion of elevated levels of heavy metals. Studies indicate that MCP promotes healthy urinary excretion of heavy metals, without altering the retention of other essential minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and selenium. Furthermore, MCP has been shown to support healthy cell growth and reproduction.
 

Pectin is a type of polysaccharide found naturally in the cell walls of plants and is especially abundant in citrus peels and apples. In its natural form, pectin is not absorbable by the human body. However, through the process of "modification", pectin is broken down into smaller fragments that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

 

PectaSol-C® is a trademark of a specific form of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP), which is manufactured and sold by EcoNugenics, a company specializing in the production of dietary supplements. This product is particularly known for its patented process of modifying pectin, which allows it to be absorbable and usable by the human body. This process involves breaking down large pectin molecules into smaller ones, with a specific molecular weight and structure, allowing them to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

PectaSol-C® is frequently used for heavy metal detoxification, as it is believed to be able to bind heavy metals in the body and aid in their removal. Moreover, Modified Citrus Pectin is being researched for its potential benefits in cancer management. Some preliminary studies suggest that MCP may have the ability to inhibit metastasis (spreading) of cancer cells, by blocking a protein that cancer cells use to attach to healthy tissues.
 

Modified citrus pectin, such as PectaSol-C®, has been studied in connection with several types of cancer. Galectin-3, a protein to which modified citrus pectin attaches and inhibits, plays a role in the progression and metastasis of many types of cancer, including:
 

1. Prostate cancer
2. Breast cancer
3. Colon cancer
4. Lung cancer
5. Melanoma (a type of skin cancer)
6. Leukemia (cancer of the blood and bone marrow)

 

Modified Citrus Pectin Benefits

 

• Chelation of heavy metals:

Modified citrus pectin has the ability to bind heavy metals in the body. This means that it can bind to metals such as lead, mercury or cadmium and aid in their removal through the digestive tract. This is a potential detoxification method for people who have been exposed to dangerous levels of heavy metals.
 

• Immune system health:

Modified citrus pectin can boost immune response by increasing the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, which are a type of immune cells that can destroy infected or cancerous cells. It may also stimulate the production of cytokines, which are signaling molecules that help coordinate the immune response.
 

• Cardiovascular health:

Pectin is a soluble fiber that can bind cholesterol in the intestine and help it be eliminated from the body. This can lead to a reduction in LDL cholesterol levels ("bad cholesterol"), which is beneficial for heart health.
 

• Gastrointestinal health:

Pectin is a dietary fiber that can help improve bowel regularity and can nourish beneficial bacteria in the gut. This can contribute to a healthy gut microbiota, which is important for digestion and overall health.
 

• Support in cancer management:

Preliminary studies suggest that modified citrus pectin can inhibit galectin-3, a protein involved in the growth and metastasis of cancer cells. It may also induce apoptosis, or "cell suicide," in cancer cells. These effects may offer a new way to approach cancer treatment, but this research is still in its early stages and more studies are needed to confirm these benefits.

Suggestions for use

Take 6 capsules 3 times a day with water or juice. For maintenance use, take 6 capsules once a day. Drink plenty of purified water.

Other ingredients

Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), stearic acid (vegetable source), rice flour and silicon dioxide.

It is not manufactured with ingredients from yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, or nuts. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.


 

Warnings

For adults only. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Natural color variations may occur in this product.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.