buying modified citrus pectin

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I am looking into buying the MCP for my kids who have a lot of lead and my mum

who just had her breast cancer removed. As you know, the size of the MCP

molecule is important when considering whether on not the body will absorb it or

use it as fibre.

One was used in research, by a Dr. Isaac Eliaz, called PectaSol made by

EcoNugenics

http://www.econugenics.com/products/product_detail.php?s=6001A

another producer that makes a product also called PectaSol:

http://www.sourcenaturals.com/products/GP1218/

I've read that Dr. Eliaz, who did the first one, patented the use of the MCP

which makes me wonder if the name (PectaSol) is also patented so the products

are the same. I emailed Source Naturals to ask if they control the size of the

MCP molecule and if so how big it is; econugenics molecule size is between 10

and 20 thousand daltons. Source naturals is s bit cheaper and easier to get in

the UK than Eco Nugenics

My concern is that neither mention if the MCP is made from organic fruit.

Non-organic citruses have a lot of nasty stuff on their skin and the stuff they

use for the production of MCP is just under the skin. Or should I not be

concerned about it because the pectin will not dump it to the body?

The only organic MCP I have found is the one by Allergy Research

http://www.revital.co.uk/Allergy_Research_Modified_Citrus_Pectin_Capsules

and the size of the molecule is quite big- 30kD, " Dr. Isaac Eliaz found that

pectin with a molecular weight between 10,000 and 20,000 daltons can be absorbed

and circulated throughout the body without being quickly broken down and

eliminated. " so his MCP molecule is considerably smaller.

I think I will try to email Dr. Eliaz and ask what fruit they use and if he has

any concerns about using non organic fruit.

Kasia