What Is Opuntia Ficus-indica - Find Out Here

Opuntia ficus-indica is a species of Mexican cactus long domesticated. It is more commonly known in culinary circles as “Prickly Pear.” And while Opuntia yields a delicious fruit and it has been grown for centuries as a food source, it is more recently working its way into a healthy diet in a very different way.

The medicinal properties of Opuntia Ficus-indica have been documented as far back as the 1500’s. But more recently scientists have discovered that an extract made from the leaves of the cactus have a very high lipophilic property. What does that mean? They love fat – bind to it in fact, and form the basis of one of the hottest things in natural weight loss today – Fat Binders. Fat Binders when taken, grab on to fats that have been eaten and do not let them be absorbed by the body as in normal digestion. NeOpuntia, the active ingredient in one of the most clinically proven safe and effective fat binders on the market, Proactol –is derived from the Opuntia Ficus-indica cactus.

The uniquely formulated NeOpuntia complex in Proactol has a proven effective ability to bind to 27% of lipids in the stomach. This means that if you take Proactol after each meal it will block dietary fats and decrease the intestinal absorption of the lipids by 27% .

Proactol is the worlds only 100% vegetable fat binder. It is ideal for vegetarians and those prone to allergies. When the active ingredients in Proactol come into contact with fats in the stomach, it binds to them, locking them in a fluid-like gel that cannot be absorbed by the body. These unabsorbed fats travel through the digestive system and are excreted naturally. It is as if you never ate them at all. All fiber in fruits and vegetables has this effect, but NeOpuntia derived form the Opuntia Ficus-indica cactus plant has been proven to be 27% more effective at binding to fats then other dietary fibers.