Description: Nopal (Opuntia) is a genus of plants in the Cactaceae family, comprising more than 300 species. The correct term for each stalk or leaf is “cladiolium”, while the fruit is called “tuna”.
It is one of the foods with the highest calcium content. Being a desert plant, it is adapted to retain a large amount of water, which makes it an excellent choice to avoid dehydration. In addition, it has soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which facilitate digestion and help in the correct metabolization of minerals.
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Pharmacological Action: Phyllocladiums, due to their mucilage content, are used as demulcent and anti-inflammatory agents. Recently, preparations based on soluble fiber have appeared on the market as adjuvants in the treatment of overweight, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. The pulp of phyllocladiums has several pharmaceutical actions: antioxidant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antiviral, cytotoxic and healing. The fruits have an astringent, antidiarrheal and vitamin action.
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Research and Scientific Benefits:
Nopal cladoliums have been investigated for their potential in weight management, diabetes and hyperlipidemia, mainly due to their high content of fiber and other bioactive compounds. Several clinical studies with soluble fiber extracted from phyllocladium show positive results as a dietary supplement in the treatment of metabolic syndrome: overweight, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia (associated with diet and exercise), with significant reductions in body mass index, body fat percentage and circulating triglycerides.
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