Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 11 Researches
8.3
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 12 Reviews
8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Veg Capsules
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Total Carbohydrate
1 g
<1%*
Dietary Fiber
1 g
4%*
Total Sugars
<1 g
†
Apple Pectin Powder
1.4 g (1,400 mg)
†
Top Medical Research Studies
8
We set out to determine if enzymatically modified pectin from grapefruit, jujube, and kumquat could be effective against stomach cancer cells. Through lab tests, we found that grapefruit pectin was particularly promising, displaying strong cytotoxic effects, especially at 0.075 mg/mL. Kumquat pectin also showed effectiveness across different concentrations. However, jujube pectin only exhibited cytotoxicity at lower concentrations. While the results indicate some potential, further research is needed to fully understand pectin's role in cancer treatment.
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Investigating cobalt pectin for cancer
We aimed to explore the effects of novel cobalt complexes of citrus pectin, specifically potassium cobalt polygalacturonate and sodium cobalt polygalacturonate. In laboratory tests, these compounds showed potential in reducing the viability of various cancer cell lines, including lung, breast, and cervical cancers, while sparing normal cells from harm.
We also found that these compounds might work by halting the cancer cell cycle and triggering cell death. Our findings suggest these pectin-based treatments could be developed as safe, effective options for cancer therapy.
We also found that these compounds might work by halting the cancer cell cycle and triggering cell death. Our findings suggest these pectin-based treatments could be developed as safe, effective options for cancer therapy.
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9
We investigated how modified citrus pectin (MCP) affects gastric cancer by enhancing SOD3 activity, which plays a crucial role in slowing cancer cell growth. Through various laboratory techniques, we found that SOD3 hampers cancer cell proliferation and invasion.
Excitingly, when we combined MCP with the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin, it significantly improved treatment outcomes while reducing side effects often experienced by patients. This study highlights MCP’s potential as a helpful component in cancer therapy, making treatments more effective and tolerable.
Excitingly, when we combined MCP with the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin, it significantly improved treatment outcomes while reducing side effects often experienced by patients. This study highlights MCP’s potential as a helpful component in cancer therapy, making treatments more effective and tolerable.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Prevents colon cancer
1 people found this helpful
I took pectin to eliminate heavy metals and normalise digestion, and it successfully performed both tasks, acting as a sponge to cleanse our bodies. It captures toxins and waste products, ensuring harmful substances do not linger in the intestines, thus helping to prevent colon cancer. Pectin also provides a feeling of fullness, which is important for those aiming to lose weight, reduces putrefaction in the intestines, purges toxins, heals the intestinal mucosa, and enhances vitamin and mineral absorption from food, except iron.
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10
Colon cancer relief
Excellent! This product has saved me from colon cancer.
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9
Effective treatment
Very good! A great supplement for cancer patients.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 11 Researches
8.3
- All Researches
9
We investigated how modified citrus pectin (MCP) affects gastric cancer by enhancing SOD3 activity, which plays a crucial role in slowing cancer cell growth. Through various laboratory techniques, we found that SOD3 hampers cancer cell proliferation and invasion.
Excitingly, when we combined MCP with the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin, it significantly improved treatment outcomes while reducing side effects often experienced by patients. This study highlights MCP’s potential as a helpful component in cancer therapy, making treatments more effective and tolerable.
Excitingly, when we combined MCP with the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin, it significantly improved treatment outcomes while reducing side effects often experienced by patients. This study highlights MCP’s potential as a helpful component in cancer therapy, making treatments more effective and tolerable.
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9
We explored a promising approach using pectin-based nanogels to deliver rutin, a potential cancer-fighting compound. This study cleverly utilized gamma irradiation to create a stable gel structure, which can release rutin in response to pH changes.
Through careful experimentation, we found that these nanogels significantly reduced toxicity levels in four types of human cancer cells, demonstrating enhanced effectiveness. Additionally, studies indicated strong interactions between rutin and crucial cancer-related proteins, hinting at its potential for targeted therapy.
Overall, while the nanogel shows promise, the study emphasizes its role as part of a broader strategy in the fight against cancer.
Through careful experimentation, we found that these nanogels significantly reduced toxicity levels in four types of human cancer cells, demonstrating enhanced effectiveness. Additionally, studies indicated strong interactions between rutin and crucial cancer-related proteins, hinting at its potential for targeted therapy.
Overall, while the nanogel shows promise, the study emphasizes its role as part of a broader strategy in the fight against cancer.
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Enhanced cancer treatment with nano-metformin
We explored how nanoencapsulated metformin—specifically, metformin within pectin nanoparticles—can fight colorectal cancer.
By comparing it to regular metformin, we discovered that nano-metformin significantly inhibited cancer cell growth and reduced inflammation in cells treated with an inflammatory stimulus. It also induced more cancer cell death and caused DNA damage more effectively than free metformin. Additionally, we found that nano-metformin impaired the cancer cells' ability to migrate.
Our findings suggest that this innovative delivery method enhances metformin's anticancer potential significantly.
By comparing it to regular metformin, we discovered that nano-metformin significantly inhibited cancer cell growth and reduced inflammation in cells treated with an inflammatory stimulus. It also induced more cancer cell death and caused DNA damage more effectively than free metformin. Additionally, we found that nano-metformin impaired the cancer cells' ability to migrate.
Our findings suggest that this innovative delivery method enhances metformin's anticancer potential significantly.
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LAP-PEC-NPs show anticancer promise
We explored the potential of Lapatinib-loaded calcium pectinate nanoparticles (LAP-PEC-NPs) in treating breast cancer. Using a well-designed optimization approach, we created nanoparticles that showed significant drug entrapment and a sustained release profile.
Our tests on MCF-7 cell lines revealed that LAP-PEC-NPs inhibited cancer cell growth more effectively than raw Lapatinib. This indicates that the optimized nanoparticles could enhance the overall efficacy of the drug, making them a promising option for future cancer treatments.
Our tests on MCF-7 cell lines revealed that LAP-PEC-NPs inhibited cancer cell growth more effectively than raw Lapatinib. This indicates that the optimized nanoparticles could enhance the overall efficacy of the drug, making them a promising option for future cancer treatments.
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We explored the use of implantable polymer scaffolds loaded with paclitaxel-cyclodextrin complexes to enhance breast cancer treatment. These biodegradable scaffolds are designed for efficient drug delivery directly to tumor sites, potentially improving the effectiveness of chemotherapy while safeguarding healthy tissues.
Our findings revealed that the drug release suppressed breast tumor cell growth through a form of cell death known as pyroptosis. In both lab tests and animal studies, the scaffolds showed promising results in inducing this targeted response, suggesting a new approach to tackling triple-negative breast cancer.
Our findings revealed that the drug release suppressed breast tumor cell growth through a form of cell death known as pyroptosis. In both lab tests and animal studies, the scaffolds showed promising results in inducing this targeted response, suggesting a new approach to tackling triple-negative breast cancer.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 12 Reviews
8
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Prevents colon cancer
1 people found this helpful
I took pectin to eliminate heavy metals and normalise digestion, and it successfully performed both tasks, acting as a sponge to cleanse our bodies. It captures toxins and waste products, ensuring harmful substances do not linger in the intestines, thus helping to prevent colon cancer. Pectin also provides a feeling of fullness, which is important for those aiming to lose weight, reduces putrefaction in the intestines, purges toxins, heals the intestinal mucosa, and enhances vitamin and mineral absorption from food, except iron.
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10
Colon cancer relief
Excellent! This product has saved me from colon cancer.
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9
Effective treatment
Very good! A great supplement for cancer patients.
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7.5
Reduced cancer risk
104 people found this helpful
Pectin appears quite straightforward. It's widely understood to aid digestion, but not everyone recognises its serious healing properties. Using pectin can result in beneficial changes within the body, such as lower blood sugar levels, thicker intestinal walls, and decreased cancer risk. Even in capsule form, apple pectin helps you feel full, extending the time between meals and curbing the urge to snack. I took two capsules 30-50 minutes before dinner, alongside a full glass of water. This allows it to take effect, and I find I eat less at mealtime. Remember to drink plenty of water! A jar lasts for two months, which is adequate for a course. After a break of a few months, you may repeat this.
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7.5
Lowered cancer risk
3 people found this helpful
Pectins act as natural absorbents, eliminating toxins from the body. They positively impact metabolism without altering blood composition, lower cholesterol, and stimulate digestive health. Although not advisable for those with intestinal sensitivity or allergies to citrus, soluble fibre effectively cleanses the system, removing toxins and waste. Apple pectin notably lowers cholesterol, guards against cancer, stabilises blood sugar crucial for diabetes, and nourishes beneficial bacteria, aiding weight loss by reducing carbohydrate absorption, promoting prolonged fullness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
7.5
Improves digestion
3 people found this helpful
Anti-cancer, aids defecation, enhances complexion. Gu Siu-pei suggests consuming apple jelly for anti-cancer benefits. Having suffered long-term diarrhoea, I found significant improvement after several days of use, achieving 80% normal bowel movements within a month. I am very satisfied with the results! My skin also appears more vibrant and fuller. My sister and I now regularly consume it. I highly recommend it!
7.5
Reduced cancer risk
104 people found this helpful
Pectin appears quite straightforward. It's widely understood to aid digestion, but not everyone recognises its serious healing properties. Using pectin can result in beneficial changes within the body, such as lower blood sugar levels, thicker intestinal walls, and decreased cancer risk. Even in capsule form, apple pectin helps you feel full, extending the time between meals and curbing the urge to snack. I took two capsules 30-50 minutes before dinner, alongside a full glass of water. This allows it to take effect, and I find I eat less at mealtime. Remember to drink plenty of water! A jar lasts for two months, which is adequate for a course. After a break of a few months, you may repeat this.
6
Supports digestion
4 people found this helpful
I want to enhance my gut health. I consume a lot of water (around two glasses). I experienced severe constipation due to anti-cancer medication, but drinking water and taking pectin have alleviated this. I feel secure knowing it’s made from natural ingredients. Furthermore, I developed diabetes as a side effect of my cancer treatment, so I hope that apple pectin will help maintain my blood sugar levels.
7.5
CVD and cancer risk
7 people found this helpful
Excellent pectin! It lessens the risk of cardiovascular disease by removing cholesterol, diminishes the likelihood of intestinal cancer by eliminating carcinogens, alleviates depression by boosting serotonin production, and helps prevent obesity by slowing sugar absorption. Its beneficial effect on the digestive system improves intestinal microflora and helps prevent constipation, thereby normalising gut microbiota and reducing dysbiosis.
9
Prevents colon cancer
1 people found this helpful
I took pectin to eliminate heavy metals and normalise digestion, and it successfully performed both tasks, acting as a sponge to cleanse our bodies. It captures toxins and waste products, ensuring harmful substances do not linger in the intestines, thus helping to prevent colon cancer. Pectin also provides a feeling of fullness, which is important for those aiming to lose weight, reduces putrefaction in the intestines, purges toxins, heals the intestinal mucosa, and enhances vitamin and mineral absorption from food, except iron.
9
Effective treatment
Very good! A great supplement for cancer patients.
7.5
Maintains gut health
2 people found this helpful
Eating habits alongside probiotics before meals promote gut health. Apple pectin aids weight loss, regulates blood sugar, stabilises cholesterol, uplifts mood, and detoxifies the body from heavy metals. The butyrate in the ingredients promotes bowel movements, reduces the risk of colorectal cancer, and safeguards the gut against conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and insulin resistance.
7
Colon cancer prevention
1 people found this helpful
It remains undigested by our system but effectively captures and eliminates toxins and various waste products. By preventing stagnation of harmful substances in the intestines, it contributes to colon cancer prevention.
7.5
Lowered cancer risk
3 people found this helpful
Pectins act as natural absorbents, eliminating toxins from the body. They positively impact metabolism without altering blood composition, lower cholesterol, and stimulate digestive health. Although not advisable for those with intestinal sensitivity or allergies to citrus, soluble fibre effectively cleanses the system, removing toxins and waste. Apple pectin notably lowers cholesterol, guards against cancer, stabilises blood sugar crucial for diabetes, and nourishes beneficial bacteria, aiding weight loss by reducing carbohydrate absorption, promoting prolonged fullness.
References
- Chauhan A, Verma A, Kamal R, Kahlon MS, Kumar M, et al. Formulation optimization and characterization of Central composite design optimized LAP-loaded calcium pectinate nanoparticles: anticancer activity against MCF-7 cells. Drug Dev Ind Pharm. 2025. doi:10.1080/03639045.2025.2485311
- Balahura Stămat LR, Dinu AI, Lungu A, Herman H, Balta C, et al. Implantable Polymer Scaffolds Loaded with Paclitaxel-Cyclodextrin Complexes for Post-Breast Cancer Tissue Reconstruction. Polymers (Basel). 2025;17. doi:10.3390/polym17030402
- Minzanova ST, Chekunkov EV, Khabibullina AV, Mironova LG, Voloshina AD, et al. Cobalt polygalacturonates and the pharmacological composition based on them: Preparation, properties and cytotoxicity. Int J Biol Macromol. 2025;301:140377. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140377
- Sun C, Ma Q, Feng L, Ji J, Du D, et al. MCP-enhanced SOD3 activity inhibits gastric cancer and potentiate chemotherapy via modulating EGFR signaling. Life Sci. 2025;362:123358. doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2024.123358
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- Üstün S, Kizil HE, Dertli E. Can Enzymatic Modified Pectin in Mediterranean Fruits Be Therapeutic Against Stomach Cancer?. Food Sci Nutr. 2024;12:9469. doi:10.1002/fsn3.4507
- Alfatama M, Choukaife H, Al Rahal O, Zin NZM. Thymoquinone Pectin Beads Produced via Electrospray: Enhancing Oral Targeted Delivery for Colorectal Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics. 2024;16. doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics16111460
- El-Adl K, Ghobashy MM, Ismail AFM, El-Morsy A, Shoman NA. Radiation-induced nanogel engineering based on pectin for pH-responsive rutin delivery for cancer treatment. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2025;398:5249. doi:10.1007/s00210-024-03573-y
- Gouhar SA, Nasr M, Fahmy CA, AboZeid MAM, El-Daly SM. Enhancing the anticancer effect of metformin through nanoencapsulation: Apoptotic induction, inflammatory reduction, and suppression of cell migration in colorectal cancer cells. Arch Pharm (Weinheim). 2025;358:e2400628. doi:10.1002/ardp.202400628
- Khajeh Hesami SR, Keshavarzi F, Khodabandeh Z, Jamhiri I, Rezaee M. The effects of FeONPs@SiO2 and FeONPs@pectin nanoparticles on the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line and the expression of BAX, TPX1 and BCL2 genes. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024;282:137082. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137082
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