Betalains are a special class of antioxidants found in Nopalea Juice that help protect and cleanse the body of toxins and help your body at the cellular level.

These antioxidants are actually a pigment found in the Nopal cactus. This is what gives the fruit is beautiful purple and red colors. This potent and rare pigment is also found in Swiss Chard and beets, giving both of those plants their vibrant hues. However, the Nopal Cactus contains one of the highest concentrates of the special pigment.

Betalains are just one reason why Nopalea Juice is becoming so increasingly popular. It is said that these special class of antioxidants not only work to flush the body of toxins but also clears a pathway for nutrients to get to your body at the cellular level. The thought is the betalains work two-fold: they not only are preventing future problems, such as chronic inflammation and damaged tissue, but are working to repair any current damage. Meanwhile, they are giving the cells energy and strength to fight off invaders and to maintain optimal cellular health.

According to the mother company, Trivita, which makes Nopalea Juice, betalains can lower your risk of blood clots, protect your liver, and, as mentioned above, provide cellular level protection from toxins.

Trivita says that when inflammation and toxins attack a healthy cell, betalains come to the rescue. The betalains work to flush the toxins from the body and stomp out inflammation. When they do their job right, the cells are repaired to their normal healthy existence.

A decade ago, a Time magazine article made the startling connection between chronic inflammation and a host of diseases. It is believed that the inflammation could be linked to serious illnesses such as Alzheimer's and even colon cancer.

The theory is that while inflammation is the body's first response to invaders and bacteria, it can sometimes go haywire. What happens is that the inflammation serves to fight off the bacteria but then does not turn itself off when the job is done. As a result, the inflammation continues, becomes chronic, and ultimately begins attacking the body itself.

More research is being done into this possible strong connection, but meanwhile, anything to fight inflammation is believed to be helpful.

In addition, the Nopal Cactus - also known as the Prickly Pear Cactus - is proven to be helpful in helping with at least two conditions. According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, who named the cactus one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the cactus can help people with diabetes. That is because its highly fibrous nature helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Oz also mentioned that the cactus could help alleviate or eliminate the pesky symptoms of a hangover.

The cactus is known for its antioxidant properties, it's ability to be a natural anti-inflammatory and its ability to hydrate the body.

It is believed that native South and Central Americans have used the cactus as both a food and medicine for many years, even dating back to the time of the Aztecs.