an apple a day...

All about apples is an interesting site about apples. They have the following news about apple pectin. Pectin is a natural fiber found in many fruits with apples being the richest source of pectin among all the fruits. Recent studies have revealed many health benefits from consumption of pectin. Pectin acts as an antioxidant against the bad cholesterol in the blood stream, decreases the chances of colon cancer, reduces high blood pressure and is effective in the regression, or prevention of, gallstones. There is also recent evidence to suggest that taking Apple Pectin everyday over time can lead to a reduction in insulin requirements which may lessen the severity of diabetes. Apple pectin is one of the ingredients in Cholesterol Combo from Nepatica.