Allergy
Galacto-oligosaccharides have been evaluated for their preventive effect on food sensitization in infants. Insufficient data exist to support or refute a use for prebiotic supplementation to prevent food allergy. 53 A physical influence by pectin on the digestion of food proteins as allergens has been suggested. 54 However, allergy to pectin itself has been reported. 55
Dosage
Pectin and/or modified pectin have been used in clinical studies of cholesterol reduction at doses of 10 to 20 g daily. 19 , 25 , 29 , 30
Pregnancy/Lactation
Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy and lactation is lacking