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16 gru 2019 · Ravn-Haren et al. have shown that a clear apple juice (total polyphenols, 108 mg/d; total pectin, 0.03 g/d; total sugars, 63 g/d) intake for 4 wk, in 23 healthy participants, increased LDL cholesterol compared with WAs (total polyphenols, 239 mg/d; total pectin, 2.87 g/d; total sugars, 51 g/d).
Here, both citrus (DE 70%) and apple pectin (DE 70%) were most efficacious in lowering cholesterol, compared with citrus and apple pectin of low MW and DE, indicating pectin cholesterol-reduction properties to be dependent on molecular structure.
15 cze 2021 · Apple pectin may boost heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels. This substance binds to bile acids in your small intestine, which may help improve cholesterol levels ( 15 ).
26 maj 2015 · Apple pectin as a soluble, nondigestible and viscous fiber has the ability to increase bile acids and/or cholesterol passage to the colon and faeces through formation of complexes and may also interrupt the enterohepatic circulation and reduce plasma cholesterol levels [136,137,147,149].
12 maj 2004 · The purpose of this paper is to review the most recent literature regarding the health benefits of apples and their phytochemicals, phytochemical bioavailability and antioxidant behavior, and the effects of variety, ripening, storage and processing on apple phytochemicals. Peer Review reports. Background.
18 cze 2022 · Studies involving rats have found that the amount of fiber (both insoluble fiber and pectin) found in almost two medium-sized apples (about 6 ounces each) is able to lower total cholesterol by up to 10% and raise HDL cholesterol by about 10%.
Apple pectin has been shown to have cholesterol-lowering effects. The soluble fiber in apple pectin binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract, preventing its absorption into the bloodstream. By reducing LDL cholesterol levels, apple pectin can help promote heart health. 5.
