Nopal Cactus Juice
Blood Sugar Levels
The Nopal Opuntia ficus-indica species. Known as green Nopal and the traditionally consumed ancient variety, Nopal cactus has recently been recommended in a vast array of metabolic, cardiovascular and digestive disorders. This original and authentic variety of the Nopal prickly pear; requires the climate and soil type that is unique to its birthplace - the high volcanic mountains of Mexico - to provide Nopal’s most important bioactive healing properties.The Nopal cactus is effective in two particular areas of health that of high blood sugar and obesity which effect many people/
Hyperglycemia - High blood sugar
Nopal has been clinically proven in studies to reduce both fasting and post-prandial (after a meal) hyperglycemia. Nopal cactus has been shown to contain a unique profile of high soluble and high insoluble fibers. These high levels of Nopal dietary fibers help prevent the rapid absorption of simple carbohydrates such as sugars into the blood stream during the digestion stage of a consumed meal. This digestive action, the result of ingesting Nopal or Nopal powder prior to, or during a meal, results in lowering the Glycemic Index of any meal and allows for a more stable blood sugar metabolism throughout the day.
Nopal cactus also contains specific phyto-nutrients that have been shown to enter the blood stream and augment the body’s cellular response to insulin in Diabetes II patients. This activity from the Nopal Opuntia Ficus-Indica, was demonstrated recently in a clinical study. A controlled group of hyperglycemic diabetes Type II patients were given only Nopal for breakfast and within 1 hour, their higher blood sugar index was reduced to normal values. Individuals with healthy blood sugar values that were not given the Nopal prickly pear dose did not experience this reduction in blood sugar levels.
Obesity
As mentioned above, the ability of Nopal to normalize and lower blood sugar and lipids allows us to suggest that the Nopal cactus can eliminate the majority of the causative factors of Metabolic syndrome. Obesity is a resultant effect of this metabolic impairment and exacerbates the condition. Nopal’s fiber content, is sufficient to effectively promote satiety, when eaten before a meal and thus reduces hunger and caloric consumption. However, unlike many weight loss products, Nopal contains an excellent profile of nutrients, that may otherwise be missing from a popular weight loss regimen. Healthy weight loss rates of approximately 1 kg / week have been reported.
David Ogden
CEO TheInterbiz LLC
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