Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona recommends prickly pears as one of the herbs to help control diabetes. more information

University of Arizona is planning to conduct a cancer prevention research study using Arizona Cactus Ranch Prickly Pear Nectar.

Dr. Williams from Northern Mexico stated, "The prickly pear has recently been shown to be effective in treating bladder and urinary problems as well as prostate enlargement." 

Maris Luz Fernandes, a nutrition and food scientist at the University of Arizona, thinks the pectin contained in prickly pear may lower cholesterol levels....read article

Ran Knishinsky, author of Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine, "Traditionally used as a panacea for over 100 ailments, it has also been the subject of blood cholesterol research sponsored by the American Heart Association."

C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D. and author, Diabetes: Prevention and Cure, works for the government researching chromium and fat nutrition anti-diabetic plants. Dr. Broadhurst recommends Arizona Cactus Ranch prickly pear products.