Decrease colon cancer risk
Top 3 in Top 7 Health Benefits of Pectin
Pectin has been shown in laboratory experiments to kill colon cancer cells. Furthermore, this fiber reduces inflammation and cellular damage, which can lead to the creation of colon cancer cells, lowering the risk of colon cancer. According to the researchers, pectin can reduce colon cancer risk by binding with and limiting the absorption of galectin-3, which has been linked to an elevated risk of colon cancer.
Pectin also killed several types of cancer cells in test tubes, including breast, liver, stomach, and lung cancer cells. More research is needed, however, to determine whether and how pectin affects cancer in humans.
