Prickly pear extract is a health elixir that is made from the prickly pear cactus. This variety of cactus, also called nopal and opuntia, is typically found in Mexico and the southwestern United States.(1)
Prickly pear cactus has long been used as a natural treatment for conditions like type 2 diabetes, constipation, pain, and even hangovers.(2)
Due to its high antioxidant count, prickly pear compounds have been shown to support liver health by protecting the liver from toxins and improving liver function.(3)
Prickly pear cactus — or also known as nopal, opuntia and other names — is promoted for treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers. It’s also touted for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. (4)
Some preliminary evidence shows that prickly pear cactus can decrease blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. (4)
In published human clinical studies, Recovera® Prickly Pear Cactus extract has been demonstrated to positively modulate insulin response and speed up glycogen resynthesis for optimized recovery from training.(5)
Originally posted on mysmüthe.com
References
(1) Prickly Pear Extract: Health Benefits and Side Effects – Hangover Heaven
(2) Science-Backed Benefits of Prickly Pear Cactus – Healthline
(3) Prickly Pear Liver Health: All Your Questions Answered – Zaca
(4) Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits? – Mayo Clinic
(5) Recovera® Prickly Pear Cactus extract – Anderson Advanced Ingredients
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