Cactus Fruit Extract

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Cactus fruit extract is obtained by the ripe fruit of the prickly pear cactus is a succulent plant originating in the Americas but being grown all over the world. This fruit is commonly referred to as tuna in Spanish having very intense colors going deep magenta to bright yellow and pulpy with a lot of bioactive compounds. In order to produce the extract fruit is generally washed, seeded, and extracted by procedures such as cold pressing or aqueous extraction to conserve nutrients which are sensitive to heat.​ After extraction, its output becomes a concentrated source of vitamins (vitamin C, vitamin A, B vitamins) and minerals (potassium, magnesium, and calcium), antioxidants (betalains, flavonoids, polyphenols) and dietary fiber. The extract can be directly used as the standardized dose of these nutrients unlike whole fruit, which is a convenient source in supplements, functional section, and beverages. This makes it popular, as people are demanding clean-label wellness products and this is the most natural drink that is free of any artificial additives.​

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Key Nutrients in Cactus Fruit Extract Linked to Immune Health​

1. Vitamin C: A Cornerstone of Immune Function​

It is high in vitamin C which is a water soluble vitamin with well known immunity benefits. Vitamin C activates and proliferates the existence of white blood cells (such as neutrophils, lymphocytes and macrophages) that are important in recognizing and destroying pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. It also aids in the production of cytokines, which are chemicals that arrange immune response bases.​ Compared to the majority of animals, the human species is unable to generate vitamin C, and it is of utter importance that it receives its daily dose of vitamin C through diet. Natural source of this vitamin is present in It, where results indicate that 100 grams of prickly pear fruit may have up to 20mg of vitamin C and the extract condenses such content. Daily consumption may keep the levels of the vitamin sufficient to guarantee effective functioning of immune cells.​

2. Betalains: Potent Antioxidants for Immune Protection​

Prickly pear fruit has a rich color because betalains is a kind of pigment exclusive to cacti (and a handful of other plants such as beets). The compounds are also very strong antioxidants and they neutralize free radicals the unstable molecules created by environmental stress, pollution or by metabolic processes. Oxidative stress is a primary feature of immune resilience since free radicals have the potential to harm the immune cells and hindrances their capacity to counter infection.​ It has also been found that the betalains found in It is more antioxidant than other general antioxidants such as vitamin E. They act through scavenging free radicals and stimulating the innate antioxidant enzymes systems of the body, e.g. glutathione peroxidase. This twofold action thus aids to guard the immune cells against oxidative characters so as to maintain their functionality through stressful periods.​

3. Flavonoids: Supporting Immune Regulation​

It is a source of numerous flavonoids, such as quercetin and kaempferol, and these additional flavonoids induce an impact modifying the immune responses. The activity of the immune cells is balanced with flavonoids to respond to disturbances without going off the track, which is critical to avoid excessive inflammation.​ An example here could be quercetin whose use has been found to suppress release of pro-inflammatory substances, leading to the creation of a balanced immunity. It also improves the role of natural killer (NK) cell, which is a kind of white blood cell and it attacks infected or abnormal cells. Through immune modulation, cactus fruit extract flavonoids can assist the body in developing the finest defenses without causing inflammation unnecessarily.​

4. Minerals: Electrolytes for Immune Cell Activity​

Immune cells require nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, and zinc (which are contained in traces in It). Potassium helps in transmitting information between the cells and this enables immune cells to communicate with each other in case of an immune reaction. Magnesium plays more than 300 enzymatic reactions, some of which are energy-generating processes in immune cells, enabling the latter to fulfill their functions.​ While cactus fruit extract is not a primary source of zinc, its trace amounts contribute to zinc’s role in immune cell development and function. Together, these minerals help maintain the structural integrity and activity of immune cells, ensuring they can respond quickly to pathogens.​

How Cactus Fruit Extract Enhances Immune Defense Mechanisms​

1. Boosting White Blood Cell Production and Activity​

The core of the immune system is white blood cells, and cactus fruit encourages its production and working. The extract contains a vitamin C that activates the bone marrow to form more neutrophils and lymphocytes, which are the initial providers of help in infection cases. Experiments on animals revealed that taking prickly pear extract supplements boosted the number of these cells in the blood promoting the bodies resistance against bacteria and viruses.​ The cactus fruit extract antioxidants also prevent free radical damages on white blood cells. Immune cells produce free radicals as a by product of attacking pathogens; in the absence of antioxidants, free radicals can damage the very immune cell they are protecting which decreases their effectiveness. To maintain the functioning of white blood cells in the presence of the active immune responses, betalains, and flavonoids neutralize these free radicals.​

2. Strengthening Mucosal Barriers​

The mucosal barriers, occurring in the nose, mouth, lungs, and the digestive tract, are referred to as the first line of defense by the body against pathogens. These blockades serve as both physical and chemical blocks, trapping and inactivating the infections before they may cause a blood infection. It is helpful in sustaining the health of the mucosa in two aspects:

Collagen synthesis: Vitamin C contained in the extract is essential during the formation of collagen, which is a protein that develops the structural basis of mucosal tissues. Tighter collagen networks increase the resistance of mucosal barriers to damage by pathogens or environmental irritant.​

Antimicrobial activities: This has been indicated by some research to have compounds that inhibit the growth of some bacteria and virus on the mucosal surfaces of It. This antibacterial/endotoxin effect enables a reduction of pathogens that will be able to break the barriers and the risk of infection will be lowered.

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Q1:What about your standard delivery time?

A: For sample orders less than 25kgs, the delivery is within 3 days. For bulk order normally the delivery time is 7-10 days. For urgent order pls kindly double check with our sales before orders confirmed.

Q2:Is there any discount?

A:Sure, Prices are closely related to the quantity. The more, the cheaper.

Q3:Can you provide samples?

A:Yes, normally we can provide FREE samples 5-20 g based on shipping cost at customer’s account.

Q4:Do you have guarantee on your products?

A:The product are 100% pure natural with high quality. We are sure that every batch comes with the unique COA. All extracts are tested in-house; random extracts are tested by authoritative analytical labs.

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A: For most of the products the MOQ is 1kg. But for some of the products we can accept less quantity such as 100g.

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