Cactus water contains magnesium and potassium, which regulate fluid balance, muscle control, and heart function.
Nutrition facts
More research is needed to understand how cactus water affects humans, but animal and test-tube studies have indicated many health benefits.
Benefits
Prickly pear cactus includes antioxidants such betanin, betacyanin, and isorhamnetin, which have various health benefits.
Rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidant
Prickly pear may treat ulcerative colitis (UC), which causes inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine, and stomach ulcers.
May help heal stomach ulcer
Prickly pear extract applied directly to the skin reduces UV damage, according to animal and test-tube research.
Skin benefit
Prickly pear cactus has long been used to treat type 2 diabetes, constipation, discomfort, and hangovers. Certain animal studies support these statements.