Apple pectin
Apple pectin
Dietary supplement, 60 tablets
Apfelpektin / Apple pectin, 60 tablets is a dietary supplement from the German company Karl Minck Naturheilmittel. The product has a beneficial effect on the activity of the gastrointestinal tract and supports healthy digestion.
Karl Minck's apple pectin is obtained from apples through a special, gentle production process. Due to its high fiber content, the product is very suitable for improving digestion in a low-fiber diet , as well as for supporting weight loss.
Apples are a good source of fiber, especially a soluble gelatinous polysaccharide called pectin, which binds to cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract and slows the absorption of glucose. They also provide a large amount of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6 , and manganese. Apples also provide some vitamin A, vitamin E, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, choline, betaine, calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Pectin was first discovered in 1790. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the practical application of pectins, which can be used in food production due to their good gelling ability, was recognized.
Pectin is a type of fiber found in all plant cell walls and tissues. The amount and concentration of pectin varies among plants. Apples, apricots, and citrus peels offer the highest concentration of pectin. Apple pectin improves digestion and helps prevent or treat gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders.
Apple pectin may prevent or relieve symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions, including:
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD);
- High cholesterol levels;
- Irritable bowel syndrome;
- Metabolic syndrome;
- Colitis.
Health benefits :
- Improving gastrointestinal tract function
The gut microbiome needs pre- and probiotics to be healthy. Because it stimulates the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria, apple pectin is considered a prebiotic. What’s more, it may help inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive tract.
Apple pectin may aid weight loss by increasing feelings of fullness, slowing stomach emptying, and reducing food intake. Slower digestion can help you feel fuller for longer. In turn, this can reduce food intake, leading to weight loss.
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Control over blood sugar levels
Soluble fiber like pectin is thought to reduce blood sugar levels, which may help with conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Apple pectin may improve heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It binds to bile acids in the small intestine, which may help improve cholesterol levels. What's more, apple pectin may affect blood pressure, which is a risk factor for developing a number of heart diseases.
- Relieving diarrhea and constipation
Apple pectin can relieve both diarrhea and constipation. As a gel-forming fiber, pectin readily absorbs water and has been shown to regularize stools.
- May improve iron absorption
Apple pectin can improve the absorption of iron, an essential mineral that transports oxygen in the human body and is involved in the production of red blood cells.
Pectin may improve symptoms of acid reflux, a condition in which stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing unpleasant sensations such as a burning sensation behind the breastbone, nausea, and vomiting.
| Ingredients: |
In 1 table: |
Daily dose (4 tablets): |
| Apple pectin |
495 mg |
1980 mg |
| Vitamin C |
15 mg |
60 mg |
| Magnesium |
16 mg |
48 mg |
| Beta-carotene |
0.69 mg |
2.76 mg |
| Biotin |
50 mcg |
200 mcg |
| Folic acid |
30 mcg |
120 mcg |
| Niacin |
4.5 mcg |
18 mcg |
| Pantothenic acid |
1.5 mcg |
6 mcg |
| Vitamin A |
145 mcg |
580 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 |
0.4 mcg |
1.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 |
0.36 mcg |
1.44 mcg |
| Vitamin B2 |
0.45 mcg |
1.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 |
0.53 mcg |
2.1 mcg |
| Vitamin D |
0.2 mcg |
0.8 mcg |
| Vitamin E |
2.5 mcg |
10 mcg |
| Vitamin K1 |
2 mcg |
8 mcg |
| Iodine |
10 mcg |
40 mcg |
Apple pectin, maltodextrin, inulin, magnesium carbonate, fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil, potassium iodide, cholecalciferol, phytomenadione, folic acid, L-ascorbic acid, riboflavin, ß-carotene, nicotinamide, calcium D-pantothenate, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, thiamine mononitrate, retinyl acetate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, sweetener: isomalt, silicon dioxide, magnesium salts of fatty acids.
Application: Has a beneficial effect on intestinal activity.
Note : Do not use during pregnancy and lactation. Do not use as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Recommended daily intake of the product: For adults over 18 years of age:
4 tablets daily, with plenty of water.
Storage : In a cool, dry place, out of reach of children!
Expiration and batch : Marked on the packaging.
Manufacturer : Karl Minck Naturheilmittel, Germany
