What Is Nopalea Juice And What Are Its Benefits

By Dr. Peter Sullivan


Nopalea juice is a drink blended from the Nopalea cactus plant. It is packaged as a healthy supplement by a company referred to as Trivita. Other names referring to the same plant are prickly pear cactus, opuntia, nopales and paddle cactus among others. This species of the cactus plant grows naturally in most parts of America but is in plenty in the Sonoran Desert in North America. The plant has spines all over its flat rounded leaves and stem.

The amazing bit about this species of cactus is that it is known to possess antioxidant properties. Its juice has been acknowledged for being effective in its healing properties. The drink from the paddle cactus contains Algarve nectar as the only known artificial sweetener. It does not contain any preservatives.

Apart from its fruits the Nopalea plant is included in the Mexican diet in some parts of Mexico. This is because it is known to contain the highest levels of Betalains than any other plant. Betalains are also known as bioflavonoids. They contain anti-inflammatory capabilities and thus they protect the body cells against inflammation. Betalains travel throughout the body targeting inflamed parts and they reduce the inflammation considerably. By doing that toxins are guarded off and the cellular properties of cells are rebalanced.

Betalains also reduce the intensity of pain both in the muscles and the joints. Visceral and somatic pains are reduced by a great percentage. This is because Betalain is instantly absorbed easily into the blood. Scientific research has also shown that Betalains have the capability to protect the liver as well as reducing the risk of blood clots and blood cholesterol in the body parts.

Inflammation which has been named in the list of silent killers by Doctors and medical practitioners can be controlled by exercising the body and taking well balanced meals such as the Nopalea juice. Other capabilities of the drink include fighting premature aging and detoxification. We are always exposed to toxins though the drink and food we take as well as the air we breathe and in general the environment we live in. By using this health drink we are able to fight off these toxins and thus ensure protection from diseases.

The health drink from this cactus plant fights against premature aging by filling the gaps in the damaged areas on the skin and thus repairing the protective layer of the skin. By using this drink you do not have to look old before your time.

Other advantages of juice from the paddle cactus plant are aiding on fluid retention and easing off breathing problems. When the cellular properties of the cells are rebalanced the fluids around the cell are retained and this also reduces inflammation. Breathing problems arising from asthma and other allergies are improved by taking the drink.

Many supplements are usually related with side effects and therefore one is advised to consult a doctor on the effects before taking them. However with Nopalea there have not been any negative side effects reported. It has only reported positive feedback and it might just be what it is claimed to be, delicious, nutritious and healthy.




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