Prickly Pear
Prickly pear cactus are found in all of the deserts of the American Southwest, with different species having adapted to different locale and elevation ranges. Most require course, well-drained soil in dry, rocky flats or slopes. But some prefer mountain pinyon/juniper forests, while others require steep, rocky slopes in mountain foothills.
Locked inside the prickly pear cactus may be the best friend your workout ever had. A French research scientist has established that professional athletes can work out longer and harder while using prickly pear extract.
Prickly pear appears to accelerate the production of the body's natural restorative compounds. Prickly pear has traditionally been used to promote healing -- specifically, as a treatment for inflammatory skin diseases, eye inflammation, intestinal tract inflammation, urinary tract inflammation, burns and joint or muscle inflammation. Now, science has validated these uses.
Prickly pear is nontoxic and has no known safety problems, even when used in large quantities.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging for the correct dose information and when to take it.
Nopal by Natures Sunshine is a cactus plant commonly known as the prickly pear. It is a low-glycemic index food commonly taken for its nutrient content of pectins and mucilage that are beneficial to the digestive system. Nopal supports digestion and helps maintain blood-sugar levels that are within the normal range. Nopal provides a combination of the benefits of two plant species into one effective formula.
