Contains pectins and mucilage that are beneficial to the digestive system.

• Nopal is a cactus plant commonly known as the prickly pear.
• Contains pectins and mucilage that are beneficial to the digestive system.
• Particularly useful in providing nutrients to the pancreas and liver that support digestion.

How will Nopal benefit me?

Nature’s Sunshine’s Nopal combines the benefits of two different plant species into one powerful formula. Nopal is particularly beneficial for the digestive system as it contains pectins and mucilage. Nopal is also particularly good at providing nutrients to the pancreas and the liver that support optimal digestion and blood sugar management.

What is mucilage?

All plants produce mucilage in some form to store water and as a food reserve, for seed dispersal and germination, and as a membrane thickener. Mucilage absorbs water and becomes slippery, and when this happens, it can help soothe and protect irritated tissues within the body.

What is pectin?

Pectin is a starch that occurs naturally in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. It is what gives plants their structure. In human digestion, pectin is classed as a soluble fibre.

The Prickly Pear

Nopal is a variety of cactus plant commonly known as the prickly pear. Found naturally in the southwestern desert regions of the United States and Mexico, nopal has been used not only as a medicinal plant but is also a staple in the Latin American diet, and there has been some interesting research over the years regarding the benefits of prickly pear.

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Ingredients

Nopal leaf (Opuntia streptacantha), capsule shell (gelatin, water), nopal leaf (Opuntia ficus-indica). Bulking agent; cellulose.

Each six capsules contain: Nopal leaf 2400 mg

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Recommended Use

Take two capsules with a meal three times daily.

Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dosage.

Food Supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet. Always consult your Doctor or Pharmacist before taking food supplements when you are on prescribed medication, or pregnant/planning to become pregnant.

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