HIGH IN FIBER
CALCIUM
17 AMINO ACIDS
BETA CAROTENE
National and international scientific studies have demonstrated that
nopal / prickly pear cactus Opuntia streptacantha, ingested, is helpful for:
DIABETES:
It has a notable hypoglycemic effect which helps to control the level of glucose in the blood in healthy individuals, as well as in those inclined to type II diabetes mellitus.
CHOLESTEROL:
Being rich in fiber and gum, it traps and evacuates excess fats, helping to significantly lower blood cholesterol down to normal levels.
OBESITY:
Due to its great quality and quantity of natural organic fiber content, proteins, minerals it is beneficial in decreasing appetite significantly.
GASTRITIS:
It reduces stomach acidity, relieving stomach inflammation and helps to avoid gastric ulcer formation.
CONSTIPATION:
Due to its high fiber content, it helps to keep the entire gastro-intestinal system functioning smoothly, stimulating normal intestinal movements, enhancing regularity and correcting constipation. This helps
to avoid hemorrhoids.
ANTIVIRAL:
It inhibits intercellular virus replication and inactivates extacellular virus. For example, herpes simplex virus, equine herpes virus, pseudorabies virus, influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus and human immunodeficiency virus.
Opuntia streptacantha
PARTIAL MINERAL PROFILE
| ANALYSIS |
RESULTS |
METHOD |
| Boron |
3.6 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Calcium |
4389 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Chromium |
0.1 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Iron |
4.23 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Magnesium |
2340 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Manganese |
99.4 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Molybdenum |
1.94 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Phosophorus |
15.4 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Potassium |
4380 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Selenium |
1.0 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Vanadium |
1.06 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
| Zinc |
5.92 mg / 100 g |
DCP |
Opuntia streptacantha
GENERAL PROFILE
| ANALYSIS |
FOUND/2.7 gm |
FOUND/100 gm |
ROUNDED/2.7 gm |
% DAILY VALUE |
| Total Calories |
9.0 |
333.00 |
10 |
|
| Calories from fat |
1.00 |
20.00 |
0 |
|
| Total Fat (gm) |
0.06 |
2.26 |
0.0 |
0 |
| Saturated Fat (gm) |
0.03 |
0.93 |
0.0 |
0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) |
N/D* |
N/D* |
0 |
0 |
| Total Carbohydrate (gm) |
2.0 |
74.00 |
2 |
1 |
| Total Dietary Fiber (gm) |
0.96 |
35.72 |
1 |
4 |
| Total Sugars (gm) |
0.31 |
11.65 |
0 |
|
| Moisture (gm) |
0.11 |
4.22 |
|
|
| Ash (gm) |
0.41 |
15.32 |
|
|
| Sodium (mg) |
0.23 |
8.63 |
0 |
0 |
| Protein (gm) (Nx6.25) |
0.11 |
4.15 |
0 |
|
| Vitamin A (IU) |
2.71 |
100.32 |
|
0 |
| Vitamin C (mg) |
0.09 |
3.26 |
|
0 |
| Calcium (mg) |
118.50 |
4389.00 |
|
10 |
| Iron (mg) |
0.13 |
4.72 |
|
0 |
Serving size of 2.7 gms = 6 Capsules Size "O" * = None Detected
| BETA CAROTENE |
141.10 IU / gm |
Opuntia streptacantha
AMINO ACID PROFILE
| ANALYSIS |
RESULTS (MG/GM) |
RESULTS (% WW) |
| Aspartic Acid |
0.32 |
0.8 |
| Glutamic Acid |
1.66 |
4.2 |
| Serine |
0.36 |
0.9 |
| Glycine |
4.50 |
11.4 |
| Histidine |
0.08 |
0.2 |
| Arginine |
1.26 |
3.2 |
| Threonine |
1.38 |
3.5 |
| Alanine |
3.95 |
10 |
| Proline |
3.48 |
8.8 |
| Tyrosine |
2.05 |
5.2 |
| Valine |
4.31 |
10.9 |
| Methionine |
0.80 |
2.0 |
| Cysteine |
0.16 |
0.4 |
| Isoleucine |
2.53 |
6.4 |
| Leucine |
5.14 |
13 |
| Phenylalanine |
2.88 |
7.3 |
| Lysine |
4.50 |
11.4 |
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(Opuntia streptacantha Lemaire) in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Arch. Invest. Med.
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2. Frati-Munari, Alberto C. et al. (1988) Hypoglycemic Effect of Opuntia streptacantha
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3. Frati-Munari, Alberto C. et al. (1991) The Effect of Two Sequential Doses of Opuntia
streptacantha Upon Glycemia. Arch. Invest. Med. (Mex.), 22:333-336.
4. Frati-Munari, Alberto C. et al. (1990) The Action of Opuntia streptacantha on Healthy
Subjects with Induced Hyperglycemia. Arch. Invest. Med. (Mex.), 21:99-102.
5. Frati-Munari, Alberto C. et al. (1989) Duration of Hypoglucemic action of Opuntia
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7. Frati-Munari, Alberto C. et al. (1983) Decreased Blood Glucose and Insulin by Nopal
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Hypoglycemic Effect of Opuntia streptacantha Studied in Different Animal Experimental
Models. J. Ethno Pharmacol., 7:175-181.
11. Frati-Munari, Alberto C. et al. (1983) Effects of Nopal (Opuntia streptacantha) on
Serum Lipids, Glycemia and Body Weight. Arch. Invest. Med. (Mex.), 14:117-125.
12. Luz-Fernandez, M., Trejo, A. and McNamara, D.J. (1990) Pectin Isolated fromPrickly Pear(Opuntia streptacantha) Modifies Low Density Lipoprotein Metabolism in
Cholesterol-Fed Guinea Pigs. J. Nutr., 120/11:1283-1290.
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by a Hypercholesterolemic Diet in Guinea Pigs. J. Nutr., 122/12:2330-2340.
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Opuntia streptacantha Throughout its Annual Cycle. Am. J. Chin. Med., Vol. 17,
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15. Ahmad, A., Davies, J., Randall, S. and Skinner, G.R.B. (1996) Antiviral Properties of
Extract of Opuntia streptacantha. Antiviral Research, 30:75-85.
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