Nopal Cladode (Opuntia ficus-indica) Fiber Supplementation and Lipid Profile in Dyslipidemic Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Opuntia ficus-indica is a traditionally consumed cactus rich in dietary fiber and has been associated with potential hypolipidemic effects. Nevertheless, there are still few clinical investigations assessing powder made from highly mature cladodes. The effects of insoluble fiber–rich powder obtained...
| Publicado en: | Current Research in Nutrition & Food Science Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 422 - 438 |
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Current Research in Nutrition & Food Science
Apr2026
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