NOPAL ACTIV Juice by VHP FOODS

SCIENCE OF NOPAL

The Science Behind Nopal

Photochemical Ingredients and Biological Activities

AMINO ACIDS:

Amino acids are the chief structure of proteins and are involved in a wide range of beneficial functions such as stimulating the immune system, maintenance of proper blood sugar balance and control of anxiety and depression. Nopal is a natural source of 18 Amino acids, 8 of which are essential and must be ingested as food.

Nopal contains the following Amino Acids:

Alanine
Arginine
Aspartic Acid
Cystine
Glutamic Acid
Glysine
Histidine-(Essential)
Leucine-(Essential)
Isoleucine-(Essential)
Lysine
Methionine-(Essential)
Phenalalanine-(Essential)
Proline
Serine
Threonine-(Essential)
Tryphytophan-(Essential)
Tyrosine
Valine-(Essential)

VITAMINS

Vitamins A (beta-carotene), E and C act as antioxidants. Vitamin B-3 (niacin) lowers cholesterol and protects against arteriosclerosis. Vitamin E helps prevent blood clots and the formation of fatty plaques on the walls of the arteries and helps prevent nerve damage associated with adult-onset diabetes. Nopal is and excellent source of these important vitamins in a natural form.

Nopal contains the following Vitamins:

Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin)
Riboflavin
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)
Pantothenic Acid
Folate (water soluble form of Vitamin B)

MINERALS

The primary role of minerals is to serve as facilitators of the many types of human body system activities. For example, iron is necessary for protein metabolism and plays a role in immune system resistance. Potassium helps prevent impaired glucose tolerance and impaired insulin secretion. Selenium is an anti-oxidant and helps preserve tissue elasticity. Additionally, minerals play special roles such as calcium in the building of strong bones and teeth. Nopal is an excellent source of 10 essential minerals.

Nopal contains the following essential Minerals: