Fiber

Apple Pectin

Also known as: Pectin, Apple fiber, Soluble fiber

Evidence

Soluble fiber from apples that supports gut health, cholesterol, and gentle regularity.

Find the best Apple Pectin supplements — free

See Apple Pectin products scored on dose & form, then track your intake in the app.

Open app →

Daily target & upper limit

28 g / day

Apple Pectin has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:

Apple Pectin dosage reference →

Primary uses

Soluble fiber
Cholesterol
Gentle regularity
Prebiotic

How it works

Soluble fiber gels in gut
Feeds beneficial bacteria
Binds cholesterol
Gentle regularity

Dosage

Typical range: 1-3g 1-3x daily
Timing: Before meals for cholesterol
With food: Before or with meals
Duration: Ongoing
Special populations: Cholesterol concerns, gentle fiber

Forms

Powder
Capsules

Safety

Common side effects

Gas
Bloating

Contraindications

None significant

Products containing Apple Pectin

Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Apple Pectin on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.

Thorne

FiberMend®

See all products →

Evidence notes

Evidence for cholesterol and fiber benefits

Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.

Related in Fiber

Check a full stack

Formulate's free interaction checker lets you paste in any combination of supplements and medications at once — every pairing flags severity, timing, and cited evidence.

Open the checker

Medical disclaimer. This page is educational and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare provider.