Articles
A biologically active complex with sorption properties based on plant raw materials and low-esterified pectin
Authors:
Natalia B. Trofimova, Andrey A. Vekovtsev, Valery M. Poznyakovskiy
Abstract:
In today's environmental conditions, the human body is exposed to a wide range of exogenous toxins and endogenous metabolites, leading to chronic diseases. Enterosorption is an effective detoxification method, but traditional sorbents have several limitations. The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a dietary supplement (DS) designed to detoxify the body and restore intestinal microflora. The developed DS is a biocomplex containing low-esterified pectin, microcrystalline cellulose, freeze-dried beetroot, tansy, rose hips, and senna, as well as the probiotic starter «Lactogum». The main innovative component is low-esterified pectin, which has high sorption capacity due to the binding of heavy metals and organic cations. This article presents data on the development and quality assessment of a dietary supplement with sorption properties and antioxidant, antiparasitic, choleretic, and laxative effects on the human body. The authors developed a formulation and production technology and determined the key physicochemical and hygienic parameters. Based on the results of the tests, compliance with TR CU 021/2011 «On Food Safety» has been confirmed. Clinical trials were conducted on 80 patients with various liver and gastrointestinal diseases, as well as bronchial asthma. The dietary supplement has been shown to alleviate intoxication symptoms, reduce allergic reactions, and normalize stool and blood biochemistry. In patients with bronchial asthma, a reduction in the dose of inhaled glucocorticoids was noted. No adverse reactions were observed. The biocomplex has a detoxifying effect, promotes the restoration of intestinal function, and does not negatively affect beneficial microflora. This dietary supplement can be positioned as an effective means of maintaining health and performance.
Keywords:
biologically active additive; dietary supplement; detoxification; enterosorbent; probiotic; low-esterified pectin; microcrystalline cellulose
For citation:
Trofimova N.B., Vekovtsev A.A., Poznyakovskiy V.M. A biologically active complex with sorption properties based on plant raw materials and low-esterified pectin. Индустрия питания|Food Industry. 2026. Vol. 11, No. 3. Pp. 117–125. DOI: 10.29141/2500-1922- 2026-11-3-11. EDN: XKFDMW.
