Have you ever wondered why inflammation can be a good sign and yet be so dangerous.

Inflammation is your immune system’s response to damage. This damage can arise from trauma, stress, genetic abnormalities, metabolic disorders and a host of other sources including bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. Certain lifestyle choices can also contribute to inflammation: poor diet, stress, overweight, a sedentary lifestyle and smoking. Inflammation can cause redness,swelling, heat, pain and loss of function.

Perhaps while cutting vegetables the knife slips and cuts your hand. The inflammatory response immediately moves into action. White blood cells rush to the scene of the damage and begin to destroy the damaged cells, while sending out chemical signals that call for more help. That’s when unstable molecules called free radicals are released. Free radicals, now considered key players in many diseases, start to attack the damaged area with indiscriminate zeal, destroying some healthy cells in the process. This new damage leads to yet another round of inflammation.

And that’s where the trouble begins!

This damage to healthy tissue can lead to a vicious cycle of chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation has been linked with heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, certain types of cancer and more.

Nopalea defends your body against dangerous toxins that threaten cellular health, lead to inflammation and trigger a whole host of diseases. Here’s how it can help the body thrive.

Harnessing the power of betalains, a rare and potent class of antioxidants that flourish in the Nopal cactus, Nopalea delivers scientifically proven health benefits.