Sonoran Bloom Nopalea FAQ (pt2)

As I mentioned in my previous post, when it comes any new health and wellness product there are always questions about why, when and how to use it. Sometimes there are even concerns regarding the product, which leads to the second most frequently asked question about Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™:

Will Nopalea interfere with my medications?

According to TriVita's latest Weekly Wellness Report, Mr. Brazos Minshew, Chief Science Officer for TriVita, has this to say about the interference of Nopalea with prescription drug medications:

"Your physician and pharmacist know you best - ask them! We will say this: With over 200 papers published on the benefits of the Nopal cactus superfruit in human health, we have not found even one negative reaction or drug interaction. The only caution we discovered concerns the blood-thinner warfarin (Coumadin)." [1]

"Warfarin is an anticoagulant. It is used to decrease the clotting ability of the blood and to help prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. It is often used to prevent or treat deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs and cause a condition called pulmonary embolism. Warfarin is also used to prevent or treat blood clots that are caused by certain heart conditions or open-heart surgery." [2]

If you take warfarin you need to speak with your pharmacist. Nopalea is a fruit juice. In rare instances, people on warfarin will be restricted from consuming fruit juices for a short time while their medication stabilizes. Only your physician and pharmacist know if you should be restricted from fruit juices at this time, so ask them before you take it. But TriVita has not found a single instance of drug interaction in the medical literature; Nopalea should be very safe.

Here are some warnings about Warfarin. These are taken from the Mayo Clinic website:

"Warfarin, especially if taken incorrectly, increases your risk of dangerous bleeding. Warfarin also can interact badly with some foods, prescription medicines and over-the-counter supplements. If you accidentally cut yourself while taking warfarin, you may bleed heavily. You're more likely to have bleeding problems if you're older than 75 or take other medications that can further increase your bleeding risk." [3]

While I did not find anything regarding a dangerous interaction between warfarin and Nopalea, I'll have to take TriVita's word on what they have found. I did see where cranberry juice and cranberries can have an affect on it. "Consumption of cranberries or cranberry juice can affect the way warfarin works and can increase your risk of bleeding. While an occasional glass of cranberry juice is unlikely to injure you, you should avoid drinking it regularly." [3]

Before taking any health and wellness supplement, talk to your doctor, especially if you're taking prescription medications. If you're suffering from inflammation, ask your doctor if Nopalea can help.

To learn more about Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™, click on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net

Sources:
[1] www.trivita.com/trivita-mailings/wwr/2009/October/20091003/0142-nopaleaQA-pf.html?tref=12871028&sid=4356
[2] http://mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR602425
[3] http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/warfarin-side-effects/HB00101