What does a prickly pear has what vitamin in this desert cactus?

I just try it today the first time I ever tried it it delicious what vitamin it full of .. I know it has aloe vera in it ... I curious... it awesome fruit!
What does a prickly pear has what vitamin in this desert cactus?
Why not just eat it because it tastes good?



It is a fairly good source of Vit C and potassium.

See the following site for a detailed analysis.



Aloe Vera is a plant, not a nutrient.
Reply:There has been medical interest in the Prickly Pear plant. Some studies have shown that the pectin contained in the Prickly Pear pulp lowers levels of "bad" cholesterol while leaving "good" cholesterol levels unchanged. Another study found that the fibrous pectin in the fruit may lower diabetics' need for insulin. Both fruits and pads of the prickly pear cactus are rich in slowly absorbed soluble fibers that help keep blood sugar stable.



Prickly pear extract has also been shown to reduce the severity and occurrence of hangovers if taken in advance of drinking. Nausea, dry mouth, appetite loss, and alcohol-related inflammation were all reduced in test subjects who ingested prickly pear extract 5 hours prior to drinking*. You can make your own tests and see if it works for you, which is the only test that really counts.