Cacti-Nea Gets Organic Certification

A recent clinical study conducted on Cacti-Nea highlighted the original weight management and diuretic properties of this natural extract from prickly pear fruits, which makes it the perfect ingredient for dietary supplements or functional beverages applications.

22 Feb 2010 --- An organic version of Cacti-Nea, certified by ECOCERT SAS (F32600), is now available. Cacti-Nea is made of Opuntia ficus-indica cactus fruit.

Thanks to exclusive partnerships with local growers of the mediterranean area, Bio Serae ensures the origin and the traceability of these fruits. A gentle, environmentally-friendly process, free from any chemical and respectful of the plant, allows to obtain a high quality standardized ingredient which strictly complies with the current European legislation regarding organic farming.

A recent clinical study conducted on Cacti-Nea highlighted the original weight management and diuretic properties of this natural extract from prickly pear fruits, which makes it the perfect ingredient for dietary supplements or functional beverages applications:

• Cacti-Nea was shown to induce a positive effect on body composition by limiting fat mass gain. The company observed a significant increase of fat mass in the placebo group (up to +3 kg increase) whereas no significant fat mass variation was observed in the Cacti-Nea group.

• Cacti-Nea shows a significant reduction of water mass after one week of treatment. The company observed a significant weight loss in the Cacti-Nea group, while no effect on body weight was observed in the placebo group.

• Contrary to other diuretic substances, Cacti-Nea does not show any side effect on blood pressure nor on mineral balance. No excessive mineral loss was observed.

These positive results suggest that Cacti-Nea could offer a natural detox solution which would improve body composition and support weight management. Cacti-Nea : a top-quality ingredient for Organic weight management / detox formulations.