Pectin, a nutrient found in citrus fruits, may help men with recurrent prostate cancer. Results of a phase II study, which appears in the current issue of the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, look promising, reports lead researcher B.W. Guess, MD, a prostate oncologist in Marina del Rey, Calif. Pectin is a natural substance found in the peel and pulp of citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruits, oranges, and tangerines, writes Guess. For decades, cooks have used pectin to make jellies and canned fruits.
