Nopal Cactus (Prickly Pear) Contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

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Nopal cactus (prickly pear) contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). If you are deficient in Vitamin C, you may experience scurvy, an increased risk of a heart attack and stroke, increased risk of cancer, cataracts, and diabetes(1*), (2*).

Vitamin C helps in maintaining capillary strength(3*), fighting off colds and strengthening the body's immune system(4*). In addition, it partners with other nutrients to build various tissues, and it is also responsible for creating collagen(5*). Vitamin C also helps the skin from bruising and aids the blood from clotting(6*). Vitamin C boosts the body's ability to absorb iron(7*).

The human body cannot produce vitamin C. Therefore, the only way to obtain it is through eating foods that contain Vitamin C or dietary supplements, such as our Natural Home Cures Freeze Dried Nopal Powder Capsules (Prickly Pear)(8*).


Sources of Vitamin C

Broccoli, Grapefruits, Oranges, Potato, Strawberry, Tomato and Nopal Cactus (Prickly Pear) from Natural Home Cures Freeze Dried Nopal Powder Capsules (Prickly Pear).


     Source References
(1)
Wikipedia: Vitamin C
(2)
Wikipedia: Ascorbic Acid
(3) Medline Plus: Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
(4) Mayo Clinic: Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
(5) RX List: Vitamin C
(6) Linus Pauling Institute: Vitamin C
(7) FitDay: Ascorbic Acid vs. Vitamin C
(8) Everyday Health: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)