22 Feb 2010 --- An organic version of Cacti-Nea, certified by ECOCERT SAS (F32600), is now available. Cacti-Nea is made of Opuntia ficus-indica cactus fruit.

Thanks to exclusive partnerships with local growers of the mediterranean area, Bio Serae ensures the origin and the traceability of these fruits. A gentle, environmentally-friendly process, free from any chemical and respectful of the plant, allows to obtain a high quality standardized ingredient which strictly complies with the current European legislation regarding organic farming.

A recent clinical study conducted on Cacti-Nea highlighted the original weight management and diuretic properties of this natural extract from prickly pear fruits, which makes it the perfect ingredient for dietary supplements or functional beverages applications:

• Cacti-Nea was shown to induce a positive effect on body composition by limiting fat mass gain. The company observed a significant increase of fat mass in the placebo group (up to +3 kg increase) whereas no significant fat mass variation was observed in the Cacti-Nea group.

• Cacti-Nea shows a significant reduction of water mass after one week of treatment.  The company observed a significant weight loss in the Cacti-Nea group, while no effect on body weight was observed in the placebo group.

• Contrary to other diuretic substances, Cacti-Nea does not show any side effect on blood pressure nor on mineral balance. No excessive mineral loss was observed.

These positive results suggest that Cacti-Nea could offer a natural detox solution which would improve body composition and support weight management. Cacti-Nea : a top-quality ingredient for Organic weight management / detox formulations.