Dietary Fiber

General Information:
AdvaCare is a GMP manufacturer of Dietary Fiber (Apple Pectin) softgels.

Dietary Fiber (Apple Pectin) is a type of fiber that is found in all plant cell walls and tissues. While all may contain pectin, the amount and concentration of pectin vary among plants. Apples contain a particularly high amount of pectin and the highly concentrated apple pectin delivers many health benefits. Apple pectin is available in the skin and pulp of fresh apples or as a dietary supplement.

Soluble fiber is fiber that can disperse or spread in water. For example, if you leave oatmeal, a good source of soluble fiber, in water too long, you will see a gel type substance form in the water. Apple pectin is a rich source of soluble fiber, which plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of disease. The American Heart Association reports that adding soluble fiber to your diet will reduce your risk of heart disease and can reduce your bad cholesterol levels more than following a low-fat diet alone can. Soluble fiber works to lower cholesterol by reducing the amount of it that is absorbed in the intestines, according to the National Institutes of Health.

People use pectin for high cholesterol and high triglycerides. It is also used for diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Some people use pectin to prevent poisoning caused by lead, strontium, and other heavy metals. Some people apply pectin to the skin to protect the raw or ulcerated mouth and throat sores.

Pectin is used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking. In manufacturing, pectin is an ingredient in some denture adhesives.