Modified citrus pectin

Modified Citrus Pectin (also known as citrus pectin, Pecta-Sol and MCP) is a modified, more digestible form of pectin.[1] It is obtained from citrus fruits using a chemical extraction process.[2]

MCP is promoted in dietary supplement form as an alternative cancer treatment, but there is no good evidence it is effective.[1][3]

Cancer treatment

MCP is promoted with claims it can help treat prostate cancer and melanoma.[3] Although some research has been undertaken, there is no good evidence MCP helps treat or prevent cancer in humans.[1][3]

Toxicity and side effects

No reports of adverse events have been published in the literature or found in a search of voluntary reports of adverse events to the USDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Although modified citrus pectin is more easily digested than natural citrus pectin, individuals with allergies or sensitivities to citrus may experience stomach discomfort when taking either type of citrus pectin.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Modified Citrus Pectin", American Cancer Society. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  2. ↑ Glinsky VV, Raz A (September 2009). "Modified citrus pectin anti-metastatic properties: one bullet, multiple targets". Carbohydr. Res. (Review) 344 (14): 1788–91. doi:10.1016/j.carres.2008.08.038. PMC 2782490. PMID 19061992.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "What is modified citrus pectin?". Cancer Research UK. Retrieved September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Modified Citrus Pectin Detailed Scientific Review". The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013.