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Citrus Pectin May Protect Arteries

The plaque that causes atherosclerosis results from an inflammatory reaction that results in the formation of scar tissue inside blood vessels, a process known as vascular fibrosis. Researchers have now discovered that a compound derived from citrus pectin can interrupt this inflammatory fibrotic process. Pectin is a plant-derived soluble fiber that is used to stiffen jellies and jams. It is found in the white pith just beneath citrus peels.
[Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology: Journal of the American Heart Association,online Nov. 1, 2012]

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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