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Pectin Drug Detox

Pectin is a group of complex and diverse polysaccharides that are found in the primary cell walls or roots of plant tissue. The compounds found at the concentrations of vegetables, nuts, legumes and the fiber of fruits can help remove heavy metals and toxins in a person's body. A person usually takes pectin to help them detox from drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, some prescription drugs and other toxins.

  1. Types Of Pectin

    • The pectin detox solution typically works when a person has a high daily intake of fruits or vegetables that have pectin. These include bananas, apples, okra, beets, cabbage, carrots and the rinds of citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges and grapefruits. Pectin can be found in fruit jams sold in grocery stores, and some health food stores sell apple and citrus pectin in powder form.

    Time Frame

    • A person who wants to detox from drugs using pectin should continue consuming pectin over a period of time for the detox to be successful. The time frame typically ranges from two weeks to six months depending on the body functions of the person detoxing. Pectin could take up to 10 days to become effective, depending on the amount and type of drug usage and the chemical breakdown of a person's body.

    Warning

    • A person who uses pectin to detox should be warned of adverse reactions. When digested, pectin is tolerated well. Inhaling pectin dust has been linked to one of the causes of occupational asthma. No toxicities have yet to be reported with pectin use. Someone who is taking other medications, such as antibiotics, should be cautious of taking pectin at the same time. Pectin may cause the antibiotic to be ineffective.

    Misconception

    • Those who use pectin as a drug detox method should not be under the misconception that the method is guaranteed to work. The effect is not the same with each individual because the each person's body does not respond or chemically break down the same. If a person's body is not responding well to the pectin drug detox method, he should consult a physician or drug treatment center for other detox alternatives.

    Benefits Of Pectin

    • Pectin does not just help a person cleanse or detox their body. Pectin provides other health benefits. Pectin can also lower a person's cholesterol level, improve insulin resistance and relieve diarrhea along with other health benefits. Pectin is also known for reducing heart disease and gallstones, working as an immune system stimulant and as an anti-ulcer antinephrotic agent.

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