Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? It would seem so. Apples are full of healthful phytochemicals and two types of fibre. In fact, one medium apple provides more than 10% of the recommended daily fibre requirement. Eating apples is consistently associated with reduced risk for
heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, and cancer. The soluble fibre, pectin, is singled out as one of the most beneficial fibres with unique health-promoting qualities.

Pectins are complex polysaccharides (fibres) present in the cell walls of plants and in the spaces between cell walls. Apples are an excellent source of pectin as they can contain 10–20% pectin in dried apple pomace. The peel itself contains 15% pectin.

Natural Factors ApplePectinRich is derived from the whole apple, including the flesh, core and especially the peel, which concentrates pectin and other phytonutrients. Research shows that apple peels can contain from 2–6 times more phenolic compounds and 2–3 times more flavonoids when compared to the flesh.

Each Capsule Contains:
Apple Pectin Extract (Malus domestica)
   (fruit)...................................500 mg
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf)
   (50% catechins)...........................10 mg

• Excellent soluble fibre source
• Improves blood sugar balance
• Supports healthy weight control
• Made from whole apples

Children: Considered safe for children at one-half the adult dose.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Generally considered safe in pregnancy and lactation, especially if taken in moderate amounts. However, therapeutic doses of pectin should only be taken on the advice of a health care practitioner.

Seniors: No special precautions are known.