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Do you suffer from inflammation and its related health problems?

Muscles, joint and body inflammation – causing joint, muscle and
body pain
Respiratory inflammation – causing allergies and breathing
difficulties
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Digestive tract inflammation – causing ulcers and IBS
Widespread body cell inflammation – causing overall fatigue

Nopalea (Nō-pah lāy’uh) is a tasty wellness drink sourced from the fruit of the Nopal
cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica). The healing properties of the Nopal cactus have been
relied on for centuries by native peoples, and they’re now available in Nopalea. Each 32–
ounce bottle of Nopalea brims with the health benefits of the Nopal fruit.
 Nopalea’s Nopal cactus fruit contains a very rare and powerful class of antioxidants
called Betalains (bāy ta linz). These Betalains have been scientifically proven to help the
body detoxify itself and reduce inflammation. See what the scientific research community
has to say about these incredible nutrients!

Anti-Toxin Activity
• “Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) protects against oxidative damage induced by the
 mycotoxin zearalenone in Balb/C mice.” (Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 May;46(5):1817-
24.)

• “Opuntia ficus indica extract protects against chlorpyrifos-induced damage on mice

liver.” (Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 Feb;46(2):797-802.)

• “Opuntia ficus indica (L.) Mill. fruit juice protects liver from carbon tetrachloride-
induced injury.” (Phytother Res. 2005 Sep;19(9):796-800.)

Anti-Inflammatory
• “An anti-inflammatory principle from cactus.” (Fitoterapia. 2001 Mar;72(3):288-90) •
“Antioxidant betalains from cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) inhibit endothelial ICAM-
1 expression.” (Gentile C, Tesoriere L, Allegra M, Livrea MA, D’Alessio P. Ann N Y
Acad Sci. 2004 Dec;1028:481-6.)

• “Effect of Opuntia ficus indica on symptoms of the alcohol hangover.” (Wiese J,

McPherson S, Odden MC, Shlipak MG. Arch Intern Med. 2004 Jun 28;164(12):1334-40.)

Immune System Boost

• “Betalains a betacyanin pigment purified from fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica induces
apoptosis in human chronic myeloid leukemia Cell line-K562.” (Phytomedicine. 2007
Nov;14(11):739-46.)

• “Antioxidant betalains from cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) inhibit endothelial

ICAM-1 expression.” (Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2004 Dec;1028:481-6.)

• “Modulation of intracellular calcium concentrations and T cell activation by prickly

pear polyphenols.” (Mol Cell Biochem. 2004 May;260(1-2):103-10.)

Brain Protection
• “Inhibition of nitric oxide synthase expression in activated microglia and peroxynitrite
scavenging activity by Opuntia ficus indica var. saboten.” (Phytother Res. 2006
Sep;20(9):742-7.)

• “Interventions for protecting against or treating alcohol hangover: systematic review of

randomised controlled trials.” BMJ. 2005 Dec 24;331(7531):1515-8.)

• “Opuntia ficus-indica attenuates neuronal injury in in-vitro and in vivo models of

cerebral ischemia.” (J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Mar 8;104(1-2):257-62.)

• “Effect of Opuntia ficus indica on symptoms of the alcohol hangover.” (Arch Intern
Med. 2004 Jun 28;164(12):1334-40.)

• “Neuroprotective effects of antioxidative flavonoids, quercetin, (+)-dihydroquercetin

and quercetin 3-methyl ether, isolated from Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten.” (Brain
Res. 2003 Mar 7;965(1-2):130-6.)
Runaway inflammation and free radicals (unstable molecules which are also damaging to
cells) are the result of the body’s exposure to toxins, direct trauma, nutrient deficiencies
and stress. A cell overwhelmed by inflammation may be damaged beyond repair, causing
the cell to prematurely die. Damaged, dead cells must be removed from the body or they
will become the focus of infection and illness.
The Betalains in Nopalea can help protect against toxicity and reduce inflammation
that can lead to grave illnesses.
1. Nopalea, full of
Betalains, is
swallowed.
Betalains are a class
of antioxidants that
rescue cells by
putting out the fire
of free radicals.

2. The Betalains in Nopalea permeate the entire body.

3. A close-up of Betalains, surrounded by cells.

4. The Betalains approach unhealthy cells and drain out the

toxic waste.
 5. The unhealthy cell turns back to a healthy, vibrant state.

6. A macrophage (a special immune system cell) seeks any

leftover dead cells.

7. The macrophage engulfs the dead cells.

8. Betalains continue to surround your cells, protecting against

daily assaults.

Does Nopalea contain any added sugar or artificial sweeteners,

flavors or colors?
No. Nopalea is sweetened with Agave nectar, a natural form of sugar.

Are there any preservatives in Nopalea?

No.

How much Nopalea should I take?

When taking Nopalea for the first time, TriVita suggests drinking 3 to 6 ounces each day
for 30 days. For maintenance, drink 1 to 3 ounces daily depending on your body’s
inflammation-fighting needs.

Is it safe to take Nopalea with medication?

There are no known contraindications with Nopalea and medications. However, Nopalea
is a dietary supplement. If you are taking any medications or have a known medical
condition, it’s best to consult with your health care provider before drinking Nopalea.

How can I ensure the product maintains its freshness?

To optimize product freshness and to best maintain the product’s natural color and taste,
please refrigerate bottle upon receiving shipment, do not drink directly from bottle and
consume it within 30 days of opening.

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The formula for Nopalea is based on the Nopal cactus found in the Sonoran desert of the
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The batalains drawn from the Nopal cactus fruit combines one of nature’s most effective
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The centerpiece of the TriVita program is its Sonoran Bloom Nopalea, a beverage based
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A cactus (plural: cacti or cactuses) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native
to the Americas (with one exception, Rhipsalis baccifera, which is native to parts of the
Old World). They are often used as ornamental plants, and some are also crop plants for
fodder, forage, fruits, cochineal, and other uses. Numerous species have been used since
ancient times by indigenous peoples for their psychedelic effects. Cactuses are part of the
plant order Caryophyllales, which also includes members like beets, gypsophila, spinach,
amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea,
chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and/or semi-
arid hot environments, as well as tropical environments as epiphytes or hemi-epiphytes [1]
[2][3]
. They show a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve
water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the
leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with
a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m,[4] and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only
about 1 cm diameter at maturity.[5] Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and
branches arise from areoles.
Closeup image of a cactus flower (Echinopsis spachiana) showing large number of
stamens.

Closeup look of a cactus perianth.

Cacti are perennial and grow as trees, shrubs, or vines. Most species are terrestrial, but
there are also many epiphytic species, especially in the tribes Rhipsalideae and
Hylocereeae. In most species, except for the sub-family Pereskioideae (see image), the
leaves are greatly or entirely reduced. The leaves may also be tiny and deciduous as can
be seen on new shoots of Opuntia. Spines found in the cacti are actually modified leaves;
the stems (the green "pads" of many cacti) have also evolved to photosynthesize. The
flowers, mostly radially symmetrical and bisexual, bloom either by day or by night,
depending on the species. Their shape varies from tube-like through bell-like to wheel-
shaped, and their size from 0.2 to 15–30 centimetres. Most of them have numerous sepals
(from 5 to 50 or more), and change form from outside to inside, from bracts to petals.
They have stamens in great numbers (from 50 to 1,500, rarely fewer). Nearly all species
of cacti have a bitter mucilaginous sap contained within them. The berry-like fruits may
contain few to many (3,000), seeds, which can be between 0.4 and 12 mm long.[6]

The life of a cactus is seldom longer than 300 years[citation needed], but may be as short as 25
years, (although these flower as early as their second year). The Saguaro cactus
(Carnegiea gigantea) grows to a height of up to 15 metres (the record is 17 metres
67 cm), but in its first ten years, it grows only 10 centimetres. The "mother-in-law's
cushion" (Echinocactus grusonii) reaches a height of 2.5 metres and a diameter of 1
metre and – at least on the Canaries – is already capable of flowering after 6 years. The
diameter of cactus flowers ranges from 5 to 30 cm; the colors are often conspicuous and
spectacular.
The cactus family is endemic to the Americas with one exception, Rhipsalis baccifera;
this species has a pantropical distribution, occurring in the Old World tropical Africa,
Madagascar and Sri Lanka as well as in tropical America. This plant is thought to be a
relatively recent colonist in the Old World (within the last few thousand years), probably
carried as seeds in the digestive tracts of migratory birds. Many other cacti have become
naturalized to similar environments in other parts of the world after being introduced by
people, e.g. Australia, Hawaii, and the Mediterranean region. The Tehuacán Valley of
Mexico has one of the richest occurrences of cacti in the world.[7] Species diversity
decreases as one travels north; hundreds of species can be found in areas of Mexico,
dozens of species are found in the Sonora and Mojave deserts of the southwestern U.S.,
and only several species are found in the eastern plains and dry valleys of Montana and
Alberta.

Cacti are believed to have evolved in the last 30 to 40 million years[citation needed]. Long ago,
the Americas were joined to the other continents, but separated due to continental drift.
Unique species in the New World must have developed after the continents had moved
apart or began developing just prior to the separation. Significant distance between the
continents was only achieved in around the last 50 million years. This may explain why
cacti are so rare in Africa as the continents had already separated when cacti evolved.
Many succulent plants in both the Old and New World bear a striking resemblance to
cacti, and are often called "cactus" in common usage.

Adaptations to dry environment

Some environments, such as deserts, semi-deserts, and dry steppes, receive little water in
the form of precipitation. Plants that inhabit these dry areas are known as xerophytes, and
many of them are succulents, with thick or reduced, "succulent", leaves. Apart from a few
exceptions (for example, the genus Pereskia) all cacti are succulent plants. Like other
succulents, cacti have a range of specific adaptations that enable them to survive in these
environments.

Pereskia grandifolia: Pereskia is a weakly succulent genus, which also possesses leaves,
and is believed to be very similar to the ancestor of all cacti.
Barrel Cactus growing on a cliff in the Mojave Desert. These cacti can reach up to six
feet tall in some cases.

Organ Pipe cactus in Arizona

Many species of cactus have long, sharp spines.

Cacti have never lost their leaves completely[citation needed]; they have only reduced the size
so that they reduce the surface area through which water can be lost by transpiration. In
some species the leaves are still remarkably large and ordinary while in other species they
have become microscopic but they still contain the stomata, xylem and phloem. Certain
cactus species have also developed ephemeral or deciduous leaves, which are leaves that
last for a short period of time when the stem is still in its early stages of development. A
good example is Opuntia ficus-indica, better known as the prickly pear. Cacti have also
developed spines which allow less water to evaporate through transpiration by shading
the plant, and defend the cactus against water-seeking animals. The spines grow from
specialized structures called areoles, homologous to the nodes on other plants. Very few
members of the family have leaves, and when present these are usually rudimentary and
soon fall off; they are typically awl-shaped and only 1–3 mm. long. Two genera,
Pereskia and Pereskiopsis, do however retain large, non-succulent leaves 5–25 cm. long,
and non-succulent stems. Pereskia has now been determined to be the ancestral genus
from which all other cacti evolved.[8] Enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis and store
water. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of a true cactus where this
takes place. Much like many other plants that have waxy coatings on their leaves, cacti
often have a waxy coating on their stems to prevent water loss and potentially repel water
from their stems.

The bodies of many cacti have become thickened during the course of evolution, and
form water-retentive tissue and in many cases assume the optimal shape of a sphere or
cylinder (combining highest possible volume with lowest possible surface area). By
reducing its surface area, the body of the plant is also protected against excessive
sunlight.

Saguaro cactus in Arizona, USA. This species is well known from Western films.
A fishhook barrel cactus in Arizona, USA.

Most cacti have a short growing season and long dormancy. For example, a fully-grown
Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) can absorb up to 3,000 litres of water in ten days.
This is helped by the ability to form new roots quickly. Two hours after rain following a
relatively long drought, root formation begins in response to the moisture. Apart from a
few exceptions, an extensively ramified root system is formed, which spreads out
immediately beneath the surface. The salt concentration in the root cells is relatively
high[citation needed], so that when moisture is encountered, water can immediately be absorbed
in the greatest possible quantity.

But the plant body itself is also capable of absorbing moisture (through the epidermis and
the thorns), which for plants that are exposed to moisture almost entirely or indeed in
some cases solely, in the form of fog, is of the greatest importance for sustaining life.

Most cacti have very shallow roots that can spread out widely close to the surface of the
ground to collect water, an adaptation to infrequent rains; in one examination, a young
Saguaro only 12 cm. tall had a root system covering an area 2 meters in diameter, but
with no roots more than 10 cm. deep.[9] The larger columnar cacti also develop a taproot,
primarily for anchoring but also to reach deeper water supplies and mineral nutrients.[9]

One feature distinguishes the cacti from all other plants: cacti possess areoles, as they are
known. The areole appears like a cushion with a diameter of up to 15 mm. and is formed
by two opposing buds in the angles of a leaf[citation needed]. From the upper bud develops
either a blossom or a side shoot, from the lower bud develop thorns. The two buds of the
areoles can lie very close together, but they can also sometimes be separated by several
centimeters.

Like other succulents in the families of the Crassulaceae, Agavaceae (agaves),

Euphorbiaceae (euphorbias), Liliaceae (lilies), Orchidaceae (orchids) and Vitaceae
(vines), cacti reduce water loss through transpiration by Crassulacean acid metabolism.[9]
Here, transpiration does not take place during the day at the same time as photosynthesis,
but at night. The plant stores the carbon dioxide chemically linked to malic acid until the
daytime. During the day the stomata are closed and the plant releases the stored CO2 and
uses it for photosynthesis. Because transpiration takes place during the cool humid night
hours, water loss through transpiration is significantly reduced.
Reproductive ecology

Blooming Echinopsis. The sweet-smelling flower opens towards evening and dies the
following morning.

Some cactus flowers form long tubes (up to 30 centimetres) so that only moths can reach
the nectar and therefore pollinate the blossoms. There are also specializations for bats,
hummingbirds and particular species of bees. The duration of flowering is very variable.
Many flowers, for example those of Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night) are
only fully open for two hours at night. Other cacti flower for a whole week. Most cacti
are self-incompatible, and thus require a pollinator. A few are autogamous and are able to
pollinate themselves. Fraileas only open their flowers completely in exceptional
circumstances; they mostly pollinate themselves or others with their flowers closed
("cleistogamy"). The flower itself has also undergone a further development: the ovary
tends to become a completely protected area, protected by thorns, hairs and scales. Seed
formation is very prolific, and the fruits are mostly fleshy, pleasant tasting and
conspicuously coloured. Goats, birds, ants, mice and bats contribute significantly to the
spreading of the seeds.

Because of the plants' high water-retention ability, detached parts of the plant can survive
for long periods and are able to grow new roots anywhere on the plant body.

History
Carl Spitzweg: The Cactus Lover, c. 1856

Moche Cactus. 200 B.C. Larco Museum Collection Lima, Peru.

Among the remains of the Aztec civilization, cactus-like plants can be found in pictorial
representations, sculpture and drawings, with many depictions resembling Echinocactus
grusonii. Tenochtitlan (the earlier name of Mexico City) means "place of the sacred
cactus." The coat of arms of Mexico to this day shows an eagle perched on a cactus while
holding a snake, an image which is at the center of the Aztec origin myth. [10]

Economic exploitation of the cactus can also be traced back to the Aztecs. The North
American Indians utilize the alkaloid content of several cacti species for religious
ceremonies. Today, besides their use as foodstuffs (jam, fruit, vegetables), their principal
use is as a host for the cochineal insect, from which a red dye (carmine) is obtained which
is used in Campari or high-quality lipsticks. Particularly in South America dead pillar
cacti yield valuable wood for construction. Some cacti are also of pharmaceutical
significance.

From the moment the early European explorers sighted them, cacti have aroused much
interest: Christopher Columbus brought the first melocactus to Europe. Scientific interest
in them began in the 17th century. By 1737, twenty-four species were known, which
Linnaeus grouped together as the genus "Cactaceae".

From the beginning of the 20th century, interest in cacti has increased steadily. This was
accompanied by a rising commercial interest, the negative consequences of which
culminated in raids on their native habitats. Through the great number of cactus admirers,
whether their interest is scientific or hobby-oriented, new species and varieties are even
today discovered every year.

All cacti are covered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
Wild Fauna and Flora, and many species by virtue of their inclusion in Appendix 1 are
fully protected.

Some countries have a rather contradictory attitude to species protection. In Mexico for
example to be caught in the act of digging up cacti carries a prison sentence, but cactus
habitats are destroyed for the construction of new roads and electricity lines.

The Moche people of ancient Peru worshipped agriculture and often depicted the cactus
in their art [11].

Uses
Cacti, cultivated by people worldwide, are a familiar sight as potted plants, houseplants
or in ornamental gardens in warmer climates. They often form part of xeriphytic (dry)
gardens in arid regions, or raised rockeries. Some countries, such as Australia, have water
restrictions in many cities, so drought-resistant plants are increasing in popularity.
Numerous species have entered widespread cultivation, including members of
Echinopsis, Mammillaria and Cereus among others. Some, such as the Golden Barrel
dekha Cactus, Echinocactus grusonii, are prominent in garden design. Cacti are
commonly used for fencing material where there is a lack of either natural resources or
financial means to construct a permanent fence. This is often seen in arid and warm
climates, such as the Masai Mara in Kenya. This is known as a cactus fence. Cactus
fences are often used by homeowners and landscape architects for home security
purposes. The sharp thorns of the cactus deter unauthorized persons from entering private
properties, and may prevent break-ins if planted under windows and near drainpipes. The
aesthetic characteristics of some species, in conjunction with their home security
qualities, makes them a considerable alternative to artificial fences and walls.

A Mexican dish, nopal salad.

As well as garden plants, many cactus species have important commercial uses, some
cacti bear edible fruit, such as the prickly pear and Hylocereus, which produces Dragon
fruit or Pitaya. According to Reuters, the edible cactus, or nopal, industry in Mexico is
worth $150 million each year and approximately 10,000 farmers cultivate the plant.[12]
Opuntia are also used as host plants for cochineal bugs in the cochineal dye industry in
Central America.

The Peyote, Lophophora williamsii, is a well-known psychoactive agent used by Native

Americans in the Southwest of the United States of America. Some species of Echinopsis
(previously Trichocereus) also have psychoactive properties. For example, the San Pedro
cactus, a common specimen found in many garden centers, is known to contain
mescaline.

Etymology

Prickly Pear is among the most common type of cactus found in North America

The word cactus is derived through Latin from the Greek κάκτος kaktos, which referred
to the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus). Linnaeus in 1753 applied this name generically to a
genus he called Cactus, which was later reassigned as a family, Cactaceae, and
subdivided into multiple genera.[13] Cactuses, the Latin plural cacti, and the uninflected
plural cactus are all used in English.[14]