NeOpuntia® (Cactus Fiber — Bio Serae)

NeOpuntia® is a dehydrated cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) leaf product from Bio Serae, with a fiber that binds dietary fat in the gut. By trapping some fat and carrying it out of the body, it is used as a fat-binder for weight management and to support healthy blood lipids.

NeOpuntia is researched primarily for Weight Management and Cardiovascular. In a clinical study, the cactus fiber supported improvements in blood lipid parameters, a cardiovascular risk factor, by reducing fat absorption.

The clinically studied dose is Commonly 1.6 to 3 grams per day with fat-containing meals. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, NeOpuntia is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated as a dietary fiber. Mild gas, bloating, or loose stools can occur from unabsorbed fat. It may also interact with some medications. NeOpuntia is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) — fat-binding fiber may reduce absorption; separate dosing. Fat-soluble medications — separate by a few hours. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for NeOpuntia as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.