{"product_id":"planetary-herbals-nopal-cactus-full-spectrum-60592","title":"PLANETARY HERBALS - Nopal Cactus Full Spectrum 1000 mg - 120 Tablets","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"f_16b_black\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-stretch: normal; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePrickly Pear Cactus\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"f_12_darkgray\" style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: 20px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNopal\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as prickly pear cactus, has been one of the most important botanicals consumed as a health-promoting food for centuries. The cactus contains a wide array of beneficial compounds, including antioxidants that are important for overall health. Our Full Spectrum Nopal Cactus consists of flesh of the cactus \"leaf\", also called stem or pad, for a full spectrum of nopal activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nopal cactus, with its large, paddlelike leaves, bright red fruit, and luxurious flowers, grows wild and is cultivated in gardens throughout the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Also known as prickly pear cactus, the nopal is not only a mythic symbol of strength and health, it is an important, nutritious food and it has been used for centuries in traditional herbalism. Current studies now show that it is an effective means of supporting healthy glucose levels, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe benefits of nopal cactus (\u003ci\u003eOpuntia\u003c\/i\u003e spp.) come at a time when many American diets contain high amounts of refined carbohydrates and sugars. Blood sugar balance affects the health of the kidneys, heart, eyes, and the entire body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany centuries ago, the ancient Aztecs of Mexico were a nomadic people - unsettled and poor. The legends say that one day, one of their leaders had a vision. He was told that the people should settle, and if they did, they would thrive. They would know where to settle when they saw a sign: an eagle with a snake in its talons, perched on a nopal cactus. Roaming central Mexico, the people saw the sign in a location now known as Mexico City. They settled there and they did thrive, creating one of the most advanced civilizations in the Western Hemisphere. The nopal is still legendary in Central and South America. The eagle, snake and nopal cactus adorn the flag of Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves of the nopal are widely consumed as a vegetable, similar in taste to asparagus, and the red, pear-shaped fruit is used to make jams, jellies and other desserts. Herbalists have used nopal leaves topically for centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimal and human studies in both Mexico and the US have shown nopal cactus to have blood sugar balancing qualities. Further studies have found that extracts of nopal also help balance fluids and electrolytes, two areas that are often affected when blood sugar is imbalanced. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethod of Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNopal's effectiveness is said to be related to its unique evolutionary history. Cacti are descendants of leafy trees, but during their evolution have had to adapt to extremely dry, hot deserts. The cacti rely on stembased photosynthesis, and their epidermis must remain functional for years, as the cells regulate water and nutrients in an enclosed system. The cactus must survive dry, searing temperatures, so it developed special compounds called polysaccharides. These compounds cover a wound to the cactus with a slimy film that turns into a tough impermeable seal, protecting the plant from the shock of excessive heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nopal's polysaccharides, along with its pectins and mucilages, slow down intestinal transit and absorption of sugar, thereby supporting healthy glucose levels. The cactus also contains substantial levels of\u003ci\u003ebeta\u003c\/i\u003e-carotene and vitamin C, which also have antioxidant properties.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 Tablets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFACTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cinline style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia;\"\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" bordercolor=\"#000000\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd class=\"f_10_black\" style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: 16px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"f_12b_black\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e   \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSupplement Facts for 1000 mg Tablet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eServing Size: \u003cb\u003e1 Tablet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e  \u003ctable width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"f_10_black\" style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: 16px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"75%\" height=\"18\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e \u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"13%\" align=\"center\" height=\"18\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"12%\" align=\"center\" height=\"18\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e%DV\u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"75%\" height=\"12\" valign=\"top\" class=\"dshea\" style=\"border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"13%\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" class=\"dshea\" style=\"border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e27 mg\u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"12%\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" class=\"dshea\" style=\"border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e3%\u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"75%\" height=\"12\" valign=\"top\" class=\"dshea\" style=\"border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePrickly Pear Leaf\u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"13%\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" class=\"dshea\" style=\"border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e1 g\u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e   \u003ctd width=\"12%\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" class=\"dshea\" style=\"border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e    \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e \u003c\/inline\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003c\/tbody\u003e  \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"f_10_black\" style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: 16px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e  \u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e silicified microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, silica, modified cellulose gum.\u003c\/inline\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e 1 tablet daily with a meal. Take with a full 8 ounces of water or liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDo not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you are taking hypoglycemic drugs for diabetes consult your physician before using this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; line-height: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDo not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. \u003cbr\u003eKeep out of the reach of children.\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Planetary Herbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47250094653597,"sku":"60592","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/2570\/2813\/files\/60592_6f45afa9-28a6-4e4a-a223-84a2b6d97f3a.jpg?v=1765335968","url":"https:\/\/au.vitamingrocer.com\/products\/planetary-herbals-nopal-cactus-full-spectrum-60592","provider":"AU.VitaminGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}