Nopalea Cactus Juice Fights Chronic Inflammation
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The nopal cactus is one of the most nutrient rich cactus species known to science. This desert plant has proven anti-inflammatory properties. Clinical studies show that the opuntia cactus is effective in fighting chronic inflammation. Nopal cactus juice can help reduce the following types of body inflammation:
Nopalea fruit is low in calories, as well as sodium. In addition, nopal cactus fruit does not contain any cholesterol or saturated fat. Nopalea cactus fruit nectar is also high in soluble fiber. The kind that is effective in reducing cholesterol in the blood. The American Heart Association has conducted research to measure nopal cactus fruit's ability to control cholesterol levels. The nopalea cactus has the following health benefits:
The native peoples of the Sonoran Desert region of the U.S. Southwest and Northern Mexico have used the nopal cactus for food and medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Health researchers are now uncovering the secrets of this amazing edible cactus plant. Research shows that the Pima Indians who eat a traditional diet of prickly pear cactus fruit have an average life span 20 years longer than the Pima Indians who have switched to a western style diet. The first group lives on average to the age of seventy one. The second group has a life expectancy of only fifty one years. The diabetes rates are dramatically different for the two groups as well. The first group of Pima Indians has a zero percent incidence of diabetes at age 40 while the second group has an 80% incidence of diabetes by age 40! The Pima Indians who regularly eat the prickly pear fruit of the nopalea cactus are known to participate in endurance events including 150 mile foot races! Nopal Cactus ResearchBetween 1989 and 1991 a study conducted by a prominent Mexican hospital indicated that the nopal cactus is beneficial against diabetes. Other more recent studies support this conclusion. The nopal cactus has the ability to lower blood glucose levels and increase insulin producton. Other studies show the nopal cactus also supports the liver, pancreas and helps to reduce oxidative stress. We have compiled additional information on nopal cactus research and cactus fruit nutrition studies. Click on Cactus Research to read the summaries of several cactus juice research studies. Nopalea cactus juice is now available as a tasty nutrition drink! You can now benefit from this amazing super fruit. Juice from the nopal cactus is combined with agave nectar, grape seed extract and other health promoting phyto-nutrients to form a powerful healing nutrition drink!http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=windows I have started taking this amazing new product to test its health benefits. First of all, let me say that it is the best tasting nutrition drink I have ever had. It is sweet to the taste and smells yummy too! After just a few days of use, I have noticed improved circulation in my hands and feet. The most noticeable difference for me is I feel like something has cleared away all the cobwebs in my brain. In other words, I have experienced a significant increase in mental clarity and focus. This was a pleasant surprise and wasn't a result that I was not looking for. I have also experienced an increase in my level of energy. Not an energy rush or the jitters but a sustained energy that helps me to do more push ups during my morning exercise regimen. I have also noticed that I am less tired in the evenings.
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