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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).
Improved cholesterol levels – This type of fiber is somewhat effective for increasing HDL cholesterol and reducing LDL and total cholesterol levels. This benefit is most notable in people with hypercholesterolemia and other instances of elevated cholesterol.
18 gru 2002 · High cholesterol. Taking pectin by mouth seems to slightly lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. There is interest in...
13 wrz 2024 · 2. Lowers cholesterol. Pectin is a water-soluble fiber that can bind cholesterol in the gut, thereby preventing its absorption into the bloodstream. Research suggests that the proper dose for high cholesterol is 15 grams of pectin per day. Pectin can be consumed directly from high-fiber foods like fruits, vegetables and seeds.
6 wrz 2023 · Some research suggests that pectin, like other soluble fibers such as those found in oatmeal and in psyllium husks, can help lower LDL "bad" cholesterol. But the effect is a small one.
23 sie 2012 · Pretreatment with aspirin or other prostaglandin inhibitors has demonstrated significant reductions in niacin-induced flushing (NIF), but other treatment options are needed. Clinical and anecdotal evidence suggests the ingestion of pectin-containing fruits (eg, apple) mitigates NIF; however, clinical trials evaluating this are nonexistent.
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...
