PRCK Cactus Drink: The Science
Discover the Power of Prickly Pear Cactus
Welcome to PRCK prickly pear cactus drink, your source for water with benefits for health, for recovery for everyone.
Uniquely formulated with appropriate concentrated amounts of prickly pear juice and extract, PRCK cactus water brings you the goodness of prickly pear, with natural vitamins and minerals as well as fibre and bioactive compounds that offer a range of health benefits that have been scientifically studied.
The power of the prickly pear cactus is immense and full of potential - offering low calorie, healthy drink benefits that support your body naturally.
Now it's time to make that potential your potential.
Studied Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory
Prickly pear cactus is full of natural antioxidants, especially betalains (the purple pigment of the fruit). These have been found to help reduce the inflammatory response. which is important given inflammation has been increasingly linked to many diseases and health issues.
Lower Cholesterol
The high fibre content and phytosterols of prickly pear cactus help reduce cholesterol (especially "bad" LDL) levels by blocking absorption and promoting it leaving the body, with additional help from the antioxidants.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Not only is prickly pear cactus naturally low in sugar and calories, it is high in soluble and insoluble fibre that helps slow down sugar absorption in the body which better controls and stabilises glucose and insulin levels.
General Health
The naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (including flavonoids) have been studied for skin, bone, eye, heart and liver health as well as potential antiviral properties and much more.
Exercise Effects
Prickly pear juice has been shown to reduce oxidative stress and promote antioxidant responses and restore balance during and after exercise. Also, it has been shown to improve VO2 max, total distance travelled and rate of perceived effort during endurance as well as reduce muscle damage.
Anti-Hangover
Yes, you've read it correctly, prickly pear cactus has been shown to reduce the severity of hangover symptoms, especially nausea. The positive effects were associated with the anti-inflammatory properties of prickly pear.
Do you want to know more?
Have a look at the table below for a list of all the prickly pear goodness.
There's also an increasing amount of published research and scientific studies relating to prickly pear cactus and health benefits that is constantly growing.
We are looking to add our own so keep checking here.
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For Health
Low calorie with sugar and cholesterol regulation as well as vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants that can help the immune system and body response to reduce disease