Pectin is a type of polysaccharide (carbohydrates with many chemically related small sugar molecules). Pectin is found in gel cell-shaped cell walls that are useful in the manufacture of various types of foods and medicines.
Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) is meant in the treatment of prostate cancer taken from the skin and pulp of citrus fruits such as grapefruit, lemon, and lime.
Treatment of prostate cancer with Modified Citrus Pectin
Some studies on prostate cancer patients indicate that pectin is an anticancer. The main purpose of this study was to determine whether pectin citrus was well tolerated by cancer patients.
In a study of prostate cancer patients, the pectin orange powder was dissolved in water and administered 3 times / day for at least 8 weeks.
This study shows some quality improvements in life in physical function, overall health, both fatigue, pain, and insomnia from some prostate patients.
About a quarter of the patients showed stable conditions after 8 weeks of treatment and only a few people had stable conditions for more than 24 weeks.
In another study of the effect of citrus pectin on the specific antigen levels of prostate cancer (PSA).
Multiplication time (how long it takes PSA levels in the blood to increase 100 percent), in prostate cancer patients who have advanced PSA levels, given 6 capsules citrus pectin 3 times / day for 12 months.
After treatment, 7 out of 10 patients showed a deceleration of PSA doubling time.
Side effects
Two studies of citrus pectin show that most patients have very few side effects. Itching and abdominal pain were reported in one study.
In another study, 3 patients experienced abdominal cramps and diarrhea that disappeared when treatment was discontinued.
Citrus pectin is a dietary supplement that is meant to be added to the diet. The FDA claims that pectin is not a medication and is not intended to treat, prevent, or cure prostate cancer.
