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Overview
Help support your digestive system and maintain blood sugar balance with Nopal.
Also known as "prickly pear" cactus, nopal leaves (the flat leaf-like pads called cladodes) have been used historically to support healthy blood sugar balance.
Nopal leaves also contain dietary fiber that supports healthy digestion and intestinal function.
Nopal's succulent, de-thorned leaves, known as nopales in Spanish, are prepared as a vegetable in Mexican cuisine.
Considered a low-glycemic-index food, nopal is commonly consumed for its nutrient content and is becoming a popular natural health product in much of Latin America.
Several human studies show that nopal provides nutritional support for already normal-range blood sugar and blood lipid levels.
Benefits
- Supports the digestive & glandular systems.
- Helps maintain blood-sugar levels already within the normal range.
- Contains two species of "Prickly Pear".
How It Works
Nopal leaves contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, which work synergistically to promote gut health, support digestion, and contribute to overall well-being.
Pectin and mucilage are two types of soluble fiber in nopal, which work mainly by absorbing water to form a soothing, gel-like substance. Soluble fiber helps move food along the digestive tract more slowly. This helps slow the absorption of glucose from food, resulting in a more gradual and lower rise in blood sugar after eating.
Nopal's insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool and promotes bowel regularity. Insoluble fiber may also help support the body's response to insulin.
A rich source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, polyphenols, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, nopal supports the body’s natural inflammatory response and also offers antioxidant benefits.
Ingredients
Nopal leaf (Opuntia streptacantha and Opuntia ficus-indica).
Quality
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Recommended Use
Take 1 capsule with a meal daily.
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