Modified citrus pectin

Modified citrus pectin (also known as citrus pectin, Pecta-Sol and MCP) is a modified, more digestible form of pectin. It is obtained from the peels, seeds and pulp of citrus fruits using a chemical extraction process.[1]

MCP is promoted in dietary supplement form as an alternative cancer treatment and is under research for its potential to increase the efficiency of a conventional chemotherapy, but there is no evidence MCP prevents or treats cancer in humans.[2]

Toxicity and side effects

Although modified citrus pectin is more easily digested than natural citrus pectin, individuals with allergies or sensitivities to citrus may experience diarrhea or stomach discomfort when taking either type of citrus pectin.[2]

In general, pectins are considered as safe ingredients used over decades for emulsifying manufactured foods; accordingly, pectin and MCP are considered GRAS by the US Food and Drug Administration.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Pectins, Section 184.1588". US Food and Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS. 7 November 1983. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Pectin". Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2015.


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