Therapeutic Potential of Pectin and Its Derivatives in Chronic Diseases.

ABSTRACT: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are described as a collection of chronic diseases that do not typically develop from an acute infection, have long-term health effects, and frequently require ongoing care and therapy. These diseases include heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic lung disease, neurological diseases, osteoporosis, mental health disorders, etc. Known synthetic drugs for the treatment or prevention of NCDs become increasingly dangerous over time and pose high risks due to side effects such as hallucination, heart attack, liver failure, etc. As a result, scientists have had to look for other alternatives that are natural products and that are known to be less detrimental and contain useful bioactive compounds. The increasing understanding of the biological and pharmacological s

SUBMITTER: Dambuza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10892547 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature