Cactus Extract

Cactus Extract is a 100% natural ingredient made from dehydrated cactus leaves. Beyond its lipophilic properties (ability to interact with fats), Cactus Extract also showed a positive effect on blood lipid parameters and Syndrome X diagnosis.

Applications	Fibers with lipophilic properties / weight management support Positive action on blood lipid parameters Link with cardiovascukar risks and Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) diagnosis
Nature	Patented powder of Opuntia ficus indica cactus leaves
Active content	Soluble and insoluble fiber of Opuntia ficus-indica cactus
Scientific Background	In vitro study: gastrointestinal model ·         2001 : 2g of Cactus Extract, associated to a test meal absorbs part of total fatty acids during the 4-hours in vitro test. ·         2004 : Comparison between NeOpuntia® and a branded chitosan : Cactus Extract decreases fatty acids bio-availability, whereas chitosan shows no effect. ·         2005 : Cactus Extract's lipophilc properties are confirmed when associated with a traditional American breakfast. Pilot clinical study ·         2003 : the double blind, placebo-controlled study suggests that Cactus Extract  could increase fat excretion by 27%. Clinical Study (PUBLISHED) : E. Linares. The effect of Cactus Extract on blood Lipid parameters - risk factors for the Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X). Advances in Therapy®, vol. 24 N°5 ; september-october 2007. Study conducted on 68 females divided into 2 groups (Cactus Extract and Placebo), during 42 days : ·         On the total population, Cactus Extract  increases HDL cholesterol level, with a significant trend (+0.0217 g/l) ·         In women 45 years or older, Cactus Extract significantly increases HDL cholesterol level (p=0,029) ·         Almost 40% of women in the Cactus Extract group are no longer diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome, against only 8% for the Placebo group.