About NeOpuntia
The Original Lipophilic Fibre
NeOpuntia® : a step by step development
Since 1996, BIO SERAE R&D team has focused its scientific research on the field of dietary fibres for weight management purpose. After comparative studies, they demonstrated the much higher ability of some kind ofCactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) to interact with fat compared to other plants.
From that time, BIO SERAE worked to develop a unique standardised product, with certification of equal quality and efficiency for each batch produced.
This natural product, resulting from a proper selection and gentle processing, was registered under theinternational patent N°014960 – PCT / FR 02 / 01254.
To ensure a standardised lipophilic activity for each batch of NeOpuntia® , BIO SERAE developed a real know-how about:
- Raw material
- Production Process
- Quality Control
Gentle Chemical-Free Process
Traceability – Safety – Quality Control
- Planting of Opuntia ficus-indica
BIO SERAE set up exclusive agreement with local growers - Growing
- Selection
- Hand picking
- Selection
- Washing
- Quality check up
- BIO SERAE patented process
Including : drying through heat treatment,
Standardisation of lipophilic action - Quality check up
- Fat binding test
A Unique Lipophilic Action
More than 45% of functional dietary fibres
NeOpuntia® is an original complex of insoluble and soluble dietary fibres which allows a unique fat binding mechanism in 2 steps:
Second Step
Stabilisation of the primary interactions thanks to soluble fibres which create a fluid gel
Sketching according to research conducted by BIO SERAE Laboratoires
The Solution to Support Body Weight Management
Due to its lipophilic properties, NeOpuntia® can be helpful for reducing fat absorption into the body, with instant efficacy starting in the stomach.
Sketching according to research conducted by BIO SERAE Laboratoires
Our preliminary studies suggest that interactions with NeOpuntia® prevent pancreatic lipase from splitting fat molecules into smaller units.
Growing Body of Testing Data
In vitro Gastrointestinal tests conducted by the TNO Nutrition and Food Research (The Netherlands)
*Fatty acids bio-accessibility
- 2001: 2g of NeOpuntia®, associated with a test meal, absorbed 28.3% of total fatty acids during a 4-hour experiment.
- 2004: Comparison between NeOpuntia® and a branded chitosan : NeOpuntia® was found to decrease fatty acid bio-accessibility by 28.3%, while chitosan showed no effect.*
- 2005: NeOpuntia® lipophilic capacity is confirmed, when associated with a traditional American breakfast : it reduces fat absorption by 23%.
In vivo Pilot Clinical Study conducted in partnership with the CERN
2003: Double blind study conducted on 10 volunteers suggests that NeOpuntia® increases fat excretion on an average of 27%.
Each volunteer was given 1.6g of NeOpuntia® per meal or the equivalent dose of placebo.
Day 1 – 7 | Faecal lipids measurement |
Day 8 – 14 | Day 15 – 21 | Faecal lipids measurement |
|
1st group |
Placebo | Wash out | NeOpuntia® | ||
2nd group |
NeOpuntia® | Wash out | Placebo |
(% faecal lipids with NeOpuntia®) – (% faecal lipids with placebo) | x 100 = 27% increase |
(% faecal lipids with placebo) |
Based on the conducted studies, NeOpuntia® does not bind in a selective way to fat-soluble vitamins A and E either in vitro or in vivo.
BIO SERAE, in association with leading scientific experts, is still working to better understand NeOpuntia® inner workings and to provide further reliable scientific background.
Guaranteed Lipophilic Action
For each batch of NeOpuntia®, BIO SERAE guarantees a Standardised Lipophilic Capacity, that you will not find with chitosan or with the basic nopal.
1 g of | Interacts with | 19 ± 3 g Mayonnaise | |
11 ± 2 g Butter | |||
9 ± 2 g Olive Oil |
Regulatory Background
- Natural product resulting from gentle, environmentally friendly process: chemical-free and solvent-free.
- GMO-free and Allergen-free.
- Used by millions of people worldwide: no side effect ever reported. Standard toxicological test confirms NeOpuntia® food safety.
- Food grade ingredient: the raw material being an everyday consumption vegetable is thus exempted from the E.U. Novel Food procedure.
- Approved as: Organic, Vegetarian, Kosher
NeOpuntia® |
CHITOSAN |
BASIC NOPAL |
|
Guaranteed lipophilic capacity | YES | NO | NO |
Scientifical background | YES Clinically tested in vivo |
Studies showed no effect | NO |
Safety | YES Vegetarian & GMO free |
NO Shellfish product |
No guarantee on the plant |
pH dependent | NO | YES | Not Applicable |
Naturalness and quality | YES Solvent free process & regular quality |
Heavy chemical extraction & purification | Irregular quality, roughly grounded material |
International Acknowledgement | YES Patented Silver HI Award 200 |
Bad reputation coming… | NO |
Uniqueness
Branded and patented
Unique lipophilic properties
Naturalness
100% Green and natural, GMO-free and allergen-free, vegetarian, Kosher and Organic certified
Efficiency
The green alternative to chitosan. Scientifically supported by in vitro and in vivo pilot clinical studies
Quality
Food grade ingredient with guaranteed lipophilic action
For dietary supplement, food and beverage formulations
Visit www.neopuntia.com for more information on NeOpuntia
QuickLoss
Sandra Cabot’s QuickLoss™ meal replacement is a highly nutritious meal replacement powder with active NeOpuntia®. As an active ingredient, NeOpuntia is Kosher certified. However, Quickloss is only Halal and Gluten Free certified.
Special features of QuickLoss
- Special dietary fibre to assist weight loss & improve bowel function
- Selenium & iodine for efficient thyroid function
- Chromium to reduce cravings
- NeOpuntia® which is a patented cactus fibre; this gives you a feeling of fullness and reduces your appetite.
- It binds the oils & fat in your digestive system, reducing their absorption and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.
You deserve the most completely formulated meal replacement available. QuickLoss is in itself a total meal replacement for people wanting to reduce weight quickly.
QuickLoss is designed to replace two main meals daily, it is generally used to replace breakfast and lunch.
QuickLoss meal replacement is an holistic program that comes with Dr Cabot’s QuickLoss eating plan.