Pactasol, 90 Ct

Description

PectaSol® is derived from the pith of citrus fruit peels, including lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits, and is
modified using a proprietary enzymatic and pH process. This unique modification process guarantees that
PectaSol® pectin has a low molecular weight in order to be effectively absorbed.

PectaSol® modified citrus pectin is a complex polysaccharide. Regular citrus pectin molecules are long
chains of highly branched glucose molecules, which are too large and complex to be absorbed in the
gastrointestinal tract. PectaSol® modified citrus pectin has undergone a unique manufacturing process that
renders the pectin molecules shorter and less branched than regular citrus pectins. This special process
ensures the lowest degree of methylation with a molecular weight within a specific range of 10,000-20,000
daltons. Low methylation increases the number of galactosyl binding sites, thus enhancing the intensity of
modified citrus pectin’s immune supporting and cellular health benefits. The shorter, unbranched chains of
modified citrus pectin optimize its reliable absorption, bioactivity, and utilization of its important polysaccharide
components.

PectaSol® modified citrus pectin is rich in galactosyl residues, the key component thought to confer modified
citrus pectin’s health benefits. Galactosyl residues interfere with the binding of galectins, a type of protein on
the surface of cells. Galactosyl specifically interferes with the carbohydrate-binding galectin 3, which has been
identified on prostate, breast, colon, brain, skin, lymphatic, and larynx cells. By interfering with galectin binding,
galactosyl interferes with undesirable cell-cell interactions, thereby exerting unique assistance to the immune
system.

A clinical trial demonstrated PectaSol’s ability to bind and remove toxic heavy metals from the body, without
affecting essential minerals. Heavy metal removal with Pecta-Sol has been shown in multiple case studies to
play a role in ongoing health maintenance. A hospital case study in 2008 reported that PectaSol significantly
decreased toxic lead levels.