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And it turns out that this form of heart disease can’t happen without galec-
tin-3... which makes the solution very clear.
The only solution known to inhibit galectin-3
Thankfully, there is a real, safe, natural solution for runaway galectin-3. A
solution that sounds very simple, but works in a complex (and effective) way.
The answer, pectin, comes to us from fruit, actually the peel from citrus fruit.
But not any old form pectin, or even citrus pectin, will help. You see, pectins
naturally bind to galectin-3, sort of coating it to keep that protein molecules
from interacting with each other. But pectins are typically very large mole-
cules, and hard for your body to use properly, so they need to be modified—
and that’s where Modified Citrus Pectin (or MCP) comes in.
HSI panelist Dr. Isaac Eliaz developed an especially absorbable form of MCP
known as PectaSol-C, one that’s been proven to be more effectively absorbed
into the blood stream. Because PectaSol-C has such an extremely small molecular
weight, it’s easier for this unique form of MCP to bind and block galectin-3.
And PectaSol-C has been proven to do the job. A brand new animal
study5 found that PectaSol-C reduced galectin-3 levels in mice, as well as
decreasing existing fibrosis. And while this effect has not yet been tested in
people, follow-up studies are underway.
When you can stop galectin-3 from doing more damage, your body has
a fighting chance. Blocking galectin-3 prevents additional fibrosis, and may
even reduce scarring that’s already there.
PectaSol-C stops galectin-3 from continuing its deadly path
You’ve seen how deadly galectin-3 can be if it’s left unchecked. Contact
your doctor and arrange a test right away. Because even if you have no notice-
able symptoms, galectin-3 could be damaging your heart right now. If your
levels are elevated, you may want to start on an immediate course of Pecta-
Sol-C. The recommended dosages are as follows.
For people with no known medical conditions, and galectin-3 levels:Under 14 ng/ml
5 grams of MCP per day in 1-2 divided doses
Between 14-17.8 ng/ml
10 grams of MCP per day in 1-2 divided doses
Over 17.8 ng/ml
15 grams of MCP per day in 2-3 divided doses