Nopal Cactus (Prickly Pear) Contains Vitamin E

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Nopal cactus (prickly pear) contains vitamin E, a water-soluble vitamin, known for its potent antioxidant properties^(1*). Vitamin E may delay the onset of atherosclerosis^{(2*), (3*)}. It may also help stop the formation of blood clots, another culprit of heart attack and stroke^(4*). At the very least, clinical findings have shown that a high intake of vitamin E decreases occurrences of heart disease^(5*).

Increased vitamin E intake may also lower the risk of developing prostate cancer^(6*).

Sources of Vitamin E

Green Leafy Vegetables, Nuts, Vegetable Oils and Nopal Cactus (Prickly Pear) from Natural Home Cures Freeze Dried Nopal Powder Capsules (Prickly Pear).

    Source References
(1) Wikipedia: Vitamin E
(2) WebMD: Vitamin E
(3) Office of Dietary Supplements-National Institutes of Health: Vitamin E
(4) Mayo Clinic: Vitamin E
(5) Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute: Vitamin E
(6) National Cancer Institute: Vitamin E