Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Nopal Cactus, 60 Tablets

Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Nopal Cactus is a dietary supplement formulated to support healthy glucose levels when combined with diet and exercise, according to the manufacturer. It provides 1 gram of prickly pear leaf per tablet, using the flesh of the cactus pad for what the brand describes as a full spectrum of nopal activity.

This product focuses on the nopal cactus (Opuntia spp.), which the manufacturer notes has been used for centuries in traditional herbalism and contains polysaccharides, pectins, and mucilages that may slow sugar absorption. The manufacturer references animal and human studies conducted in Mexico and the U.S. that have shown blood sugar balancing qualities. Each tablet also includes 26 mg of calcium from dibasic calcium phosphate.

Available in a 60-tablet bottle, it is taken as one tablet daily with a meal and water. The manufacturer advises against use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if taking hypoglycemic drugs without consulting a physician.