The Effect of Nopalea™, a Nutritional Supplement Containing Cactus Fruit Juice, on C-Reactive Protein Levels in Healthy Adults Assessed using a Randomized, Double-Blind, and Controlled Experimental Design

Abstract

This study was developed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of a commercial product (Nopalea™) containing Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Juice in 286 healthy adults. The research method employed was a double blind, placebo controlled, and time-series design with C-Reactive Protein (CRP) serving as a marker for inflammation. CRP levels were measured at baseline as well as at eight weeks and 12 weeks post-treatment