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WHAT ARE META POWDER STICKPACKS? Meta Powder Stickpacks are an on-the-go fiber supplement consisting of a therapeutic bioactive fiber blend of nopal cactus, agave inulin and hibiscus. HOW ARE META POWDER STICKPACKS USED? Combine the contents of one Meta Powder Stickpack with 16 fluid ounces of water and shake or stir until dissolved. WHAT DO META POWDER STICKPACKS TASTE LIKE? Meta Powder Stickpacks are flavored with bright and herbal fruity notes of organic, dehydrated hibiscus flower, which provides a natural sweet taste. WHAT IS NOPAL CACTUS? Nopal cactus (also called prickly pear cactus) is an edible plant that belongs to the Opuntia genus. Nopal is native to Mexico, where it has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF NOPAL CACTUS? Research indicates that nopal conveys analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects and may help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, (Malainine, Dufresne, Dupeyre, Mahrouze, Vuong, & Vignon, 2003), (Andrade-Cetto & Heinrich, 2005). WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF AGAVE INULIN? Agave inulin is a type of fructan – or a polymer of fructose molecules - shown to have prebiotic activity (Allsopp, Possemiers, Campbell, Oyarzabal, Gill, & Rowland, 2013). Prebiotics are indigestible ingredients that promote the growth of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria in the intestines. WHAT PATIENT POPULATIONS MAY BENEFIT FROM THE USE OF META POWDER STICKPACKS? ▷ People with diabetes can use the product as a part of their diet to help maintain a healthy blood sugar level. ▷ The product is high in fiber, which helps promote satiety – or the feeling of fullness – an important concept in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. ▷ Pre-biotic inulin may improve gastrointestinal health and calcium absorption. WHAT ARE THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF META POWDER STICKPACKS? ▷ One stickpack contains 25 calories, 6 grams of dietary fiber, is high in calcium (20% Daily Value) and is a good source of potassium (11% Daily Value). ▷ Meta Powder Stickpacks are certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO, and gluten free.
REFERENCES Allsopp, P., Possemiers, S., Campbell, D., Oyarzabal, I., Gill, C., & Rowland, I. (2013). An exploratory study into the putative prebiotic activity of fructans isolated from Agave angustifolia and the associated anticancer activity. Anaerobe , 22, 38-44. | Andrade-Cetto, A., & Heinrich, M. (2005). Mexican plants with hypoglycaemic effect used in the treatment of diabetes. Journal of Ethnopharmacology , 99, 325-348. | Malainine, M., Dufresne, A., Dupeyre, D., Mahrouze, M., Vuong, R., & Vignon, M. (2003). Structure and morphology of cladodes and spines of Opuntia ficus-indica. Cellulose extraction and characterisation . Carbohydrate Polymers , 51, 77-83.