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[sentrysnipe]

http://www.healthyne...pe-2-diabetics/

In 2002, the University of Vienna researchers led by Roswitha Wolfram teamed up with various local research groups in Austria to publish the effect of prickly pear on glucose metabolism in hyperlipidemics (abnormally high lipid levels in the bloodstream).

Effect of Prickly Pear Cactus Pads on Glucose Metabolism The chart shows the comparison of the mean values for phase I and II of total insulin, and blood glucose separated for patients with isolated high blood cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia (group A) and combined hyperlipidemia (group B). Phase I ran for 8 weeks with a total of 7,506 calorie diet, of which 625 calories were replaced by prickly pear pulp during phase II (8 weeks). A significant decrease in both groups between the mean values of phase I and II was registered in total blood glucose by 11%. Insulin-levels were significant lowered in group A, while group B showed no significant changes in insulin levels. (n.s. not significant)

So how do you eat this exactly? Any news on how the stem cell research is going?

[tedsez]

Does anyone know where to find a relatively inexpensive prickly pear supplement or unadulterated juice?

It apparently has wide-ranging health benefits, but I've only seen it as a sugar-laden syrup or in a costly hangover remedy.