A Unique Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) That Blocks Cell Surface Lectins
Pectin is a water soluble carbohydrate found in ripe fruits such as apples, grapefruits, and plums. In modified citrus pectin (MCP), the pH and polysaccharides have been altered to form groups of the simple sugar galactose. In making MCP, the carbaohydrate chains are split into smaller pieces, enabling it to easily pass into the bloodstream. MCP's specific source is the peel and membrane of citrus fruit. It is available in capsule form or in a tan-colored powder, which may be added to drinks. Pects-S0l tm is the only brand of modified citrus pectin that has been successfully tested in human clinical trials