Prickly Pear Extract

Meratol is proven by Clinical Studies

Prickly Pear is 100% organic and natural and medically tested. It is a fruit water extract that contains diuretic and antioxidant properties. It can be included into your dietary supplements or daily food and beverages in order to conduct antioxidant protection and weight management.

Clinical study on Prickly Pear (August 2009)

• Substantial drop of the water mass

• Positive outcome on body composition (lean mass/fat)

• Mineral balance protection

• Noticeable result on the silhouette

• Blood pressure kept intact

In vivo studyon Prickly Pear (January 2007 - PUBLISHED RESULTS)

• Upholding the minerals within body

• Diuretic activity

• Strengthened antioxidant control

In vivo examination on fresh fruit:

• Chronic and acute diuretic activity

Clinical studies:

L. Tesoriere, et al.: Inclusion, secretion, as well as distribution of nutritional antioxidant betalains in LDLs: possible health effects of betalains in individual. Am. J Clin Nutr 2004; 80:941-5.

Prickly Pear is amazing resource of source of bioavailable betalains, together with indicaxanthin, which is mainly 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 intake not only aids to protect the cells from oxidative anxiety, but also enables to boost plasma concentration in vitamin C and E.

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