Neopuntia® (nopal) is the most innovative health ingredient (awarded the HIE Silver Trophy 2004). Neopuntia® is derived from the dehydrated leaves of the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus via a patented solvent and chemical-free manufacturing process.
It is composed of an optimal combination of soluble and insoluble fibres which have the capacity to bind in the stomach to a part of the fats ingested during the meal. The fats thus captured are eliminated naturally. Neopuntia® also contains amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
Fat
The lipophilic property is a term that explains the particularity of Neopuntia® (nopal) to suck and retain fats present in the body. This lipophilic character is identifiable by its capacity to dissolve in lipids, in fact it has a strong affinity with fats.
Numerous scientific and medicinal studies certify the absorption results of Neopuntia®, and its indispensable help in the diets of overweight and obesity and this in a total harmlessness.
In vitro tests have proven that the soluble and insoluble fibers of Neopuntia® (nopal) physically interact with fat. This creates an interference and leads to a dissolution of the two materials (lipophilic and fatty) put in contact.
Thanks to these original properties, Neopuntia® helps to reduce the absorption of ingested fats in the stomach. A clinical study has shown that the lipophilic properties of Neopuntia® could increase the elimination of fats, by 27% on average, ingested during a meal.
Sugars
Like many natural health products rich in dietary fibre, it appears that nopal acts primarily by decreasing glucose absorption.
In a preliminary double-blind trial published in 2010, (taking 400mg of Neopuntia® per day for 16 weeks), nopal was more effective than placebo.
Like many natural health products rich in dietary fibre, it appears that nopal acts primarily by decreasing glucose absorption.
In a preliminary double-blind trial published in 2010, (taking 400 mg of Neopuntia® per day for 16 weeks), nopal was more effective than placebo.
This suggests an acute blood glucose lowering effect after a meal.
