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Nopal Cactus
by Douglas Labs
60 Vegetarian Capsules
Support For Healthy Weight Reduction*
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Nopal Cactus
Cholesterol Maintenance & Weight Management *
Nopal Cactus vegetarian (Vcaps) capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contain 600 mg of the cactus Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica). Nopal, also called prickly pear, is a perennial cactus that grows in semi-tropical area throughout the world. Nopal's content of gums and mucilages is thought to reduce the absorption of sugars and fats from the gastrointestinal tract. *
Nopal cactus, traditionally used to control glycemia in diabetics, has been shown in scientific studies to effectively attenuate postprandial hyperglycemia. Studies comparing the glycemic and insulin indices of foods commonly eaten in Mexico show that nopal cactus has the lowest indices of all. *
Nopal's therapeutic effectiveness may depend chiefly upon its content of gums and mucilages. These hydrophilic polysaccharide molecules may bind not only water as they increase in volume, but also sugars and fats as they are caught within the voluminous matrix of mucilage and water. Nopal consumption has also been demonstrated to support healthy cholesterol metabolism. *
Another way that nopal may effectively lower body weight is by reducing appetite. The increased volume in the stomach afforded by the swollen mucilage and water matrix of ingested nopal may more quickly produce a feeling of satiety and thus limit caloric intake. *
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Supplement FactsServing Size: One (1) Vegetarian Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60 | | | | Amount
Per Serving | Daily
Value | Nopal Leaf
(Cactus)
Opuntia Ficus-Indica | 600 mg | ** | |
** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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| Also contains Cellulose and Vegetable Stearate. |
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| As a dietary supplement, adults take One (1) to Two (2) capsules before meals, one (1) to two (2) times daily, or as directed by physician.Nopal Cactus Vcaps capsules may be a useful dietary supplement for those vegetarians who wish to reduce their absorption of dietary fat and calories. |
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| KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. |
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| This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring. |
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| Cholesterol Health, Weight Loss |
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| Cardiovascular, Fat |
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Cardenas Medellin ML, Serna Saldivar SO, Velazco de la Garza J. [Effect of raw and cooked nopal (Opuntia ficus indica) ingestion on growth and profile of total cholesterol, lipoproteins, and blood glucose in rats]. Arch Latinoam Nutr 1998;48:316-23.
Enzi G, Inelmen EM, Crepaldi G. Effect of a hydrophilic mucilage in the treatment of obese patients. Pharmatherapeutica 1980;2:421-8.
Frati Munari AC, Vera Lastra O, Ariza Andraca CR. [Evaluation of nopal capsules in diabetes mellitus]. Gac Med Mex 1992;128:431-6.
Frati-Munari AC, de Leon C, Ariza-Andraca R, et al. [Effect of a dehydrated extract of nopal (Opuntia ficus indica Mill.) on blood glucose]. Arch Invest Med (Mex) 1989;20:211-6.
Frati-Munari AC, Fernandez-Harp JA, de la Riva H, et al. Effects of nopal (Opuntia sp.) on serum lipids, glycemia and body weight. Arch Invest Med (Mex) 1983;14:117-25.
Frati-Munari AC, Flores-Garduno MA, Ariza-Andraca R, et al. [Effect of different doses of Plantago psyllium mucilage on the glucose tolerance test]. Arch Invest Med (Mex) 1989;20:147-52.
Frati-Munari AC, Gordillo BE, Altamirano P, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of Opuntia streptacantha Lemaire in NIDDM. Diabetes Care 1988;11:63-6.
Frati-Munari AC, Gordillo BE, Altamirano P, et al. Influence of nopal intake upon fasting glycemia in type II diabetics and healthy subjects. Arch Invest Med (Mex) 1991;22:51-6.
Frati-Munari AC, Roca-Vides RA, Lopez-Perez RJ, et al. [The glycemic index of some foods common in Mexico]. Gac Med Mex 1991;127:163-70; discussion 170-1.
Ibanez-Camacho R, Roman-Ramos R. Hypoglycemic effect of Opuntia cactus. Arch Invest Med 1979;10:223-30. |
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