Applications

• Weight management action
• Diuretic, detoxifying
• Strengthenned antioxidant protection

Nature

• Cactus fruit water extract from Opuntia ficus indica (prickly pear cactus)
• Certified Organic (by Ecocert SAS, F32600)

Active content

• Betalains (natural pigment from this particular fruit),
• Including highly bio-available indicaxanthin (65 to 85%)
  

Scientific
Background

• Clinical study on Cacti-Nea™ (December 2010)

• Significant increase of diuresis
• Reduction of swelling sensation (feet, ankles, calves)
• Reduction of "heavy legs" sensation
• 87% of the volunteers convinced by the efficiency of Cacti-Nea™
• No side effects

• Clinical study on Cacti-Nea™ (August 2009)

• Positive effect on body composition (fat / lean mass)
• Significant reduction of the water mass
• Positive effect on the silhouette
• No side effects concerning blood pressure
• Mineral balance preservation

• In vivo study on Cacti-Nea™ (January 2007 - PUBLISHED RESULTS)
  

• Diuretic activity
• Preservation of minerals
• Strengthened antioxidant protection

• In vivo study on fresh fruit:
  

• Chronic and acute diuretic activity

• Clinical studies:
  

• L. Tesoriere, et al. : Absorption, excretion, and distribution of dietary antioxidant betalains in LDLs : potential health effects of betalains in human. Am. J Clin Nutr 2004; 80:941-5.
  Prickly pear is an exceptional source of bioavailable betalains, including indicaxanthin, which is particularly involved in LDL protection against oxidation.
• L. Tesoriere, et al. : Supplementation with cactus pear (Opuntia ficus indica) fruit decreases oxidative stress in healthy humans: a comparative study with vitamin C. Am. J Clin Nutr 2004; 80:391-5.
  Cactus fruit consumption not only helps to preserve the cells from oxidative stress , but also allows to increase plasma concentration in vitamin C and E.

Presentation

• Fine, soluble, orange-coloured powder.
  
• Also available : Cacti-Nea™ Instant', for better cold solubility