Saturday, August 24, 2013

Nopalea - The Real Story


Nopalea is a wellness drink that is marketed by the company TriVita, Inc. The company claims that the ingredients used in their drink help improve the health of joints in the body, reduce pain that is caused by inflammation, relieve muscle swelling, and protect the health of cells. It also claims that Nopalea detoxifies the body and works against premature aging.

The Nopal cactus is the primary source of ingredients used in the Nopalea drink. Nopal cactus blooms get their dark red color from a chemical compound called Betalains. The same compound is what makes most of the beets found in grocery stores deep red in color.

According to TriVita, the main power of Nopalea lies in the Bioflavonoids present in the drink. Bioflavonoids are considered to be powerful antioxidants, and they have the ability to reduce inflammation in the body. Since chronic inflammation is said to be the cause of various different ailments, the drink seems to have a positive impact on most people's health.

Bioflavonoids are present in the Nopal cactus, as well as in beets, and certain weeds and fungi. Bioflavonoids are used by the plants to protect themselves from the harsh environment in which they live. Therefore, the harsher the habitat, the higher the quantity of Bioflavonoids normally present in a plant. The reason why the Nopal plant has a high percentage of Bioflavonoids is perhaps due to its presence in the brutal environment of the Sonoran Desert, where it is mainly found.

According to Wikipedia, in-vitro studies have shown that Bioflavonoids have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer properties. There have also been a number of positive reviews about the product from those who have used the product. Especially people who have been suffering from plantar faciitis, inflammatory arthritis, bursitis, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and general aches and pains have found a substantial relief from their condition. While some doubt if these are psychosomatic relief symptoms, most people are positive that the drink really works.

However, it needs to be mentioned that Nopalea is promoted through a multi-level marketing scheme and some of the positive reviews could have been made by affiliates to promote the product and make sales. Yet, many of the reviews could also be genuinely made by real consumers who have found the drink effective in providing relief.

One of the main complaints against the product is its high price. Fortunately, TriVita, Inc., now offers a 32-ounce Nopalea bottle free of charge as part of the company's wellness challenge. Consumers can get their bottle free of charge by paying just for shipping and handling.

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