Can the extract of FIG TINTO® improve glycemic control and protect against oxidative damage caused by diabetes? A new study confirms it.
This experimental trial evaluated the efficacy of Opuntia dillenii extract (FIGO TINTO®) in a rat model of alloxan-induced diabetes. The results show a clear antidiabetic, antioxidant, and pancreatic tissue-regenerating effect, reinforcing its use as a functional ingredient in natural metabolic support formulas.
What was analyzed?
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Rats divided into 3 groups: control, diabetic, and treated diabetic.
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Diabetes induced by alloxan , a compound that selectively damages the β cells of the pancreas.
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Oral treatment with FIG TINTO® extract for 21 days.
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They were measured:
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Blood glucose levels
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Antioxidant enzyme activity (SOD, CAT)
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Pancreatic histology
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Body weight and biochemical parameters
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Key results
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Significant reduction in blood glucose in the treated group.
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Restoration of body weight, which decreased in untreated diabetic animals.
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Increased levels of the antioxidant enzymes SOD and CAT.
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Pancreatic histology with signs of cell regeneration in islets of Langerhans.
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Reduction of oxidative damage associated with hyperglycemia.
How does FIGO TINTO® work?
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Its flavonoids and betalains act as direct antioxidant agents , reducing lipid peroxidation.
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The extract improves pancreatic response and reduces metabolic stress.
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Its fiber and phenolic compound content helps to slow down glucose absorption.
Application in functional health
Natural glycemic control is one of the most in-demand areas in advanced nutrition. This study supports the use of FIGO TINTO® as a natural aid for people with hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, or impaired metabolism .
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Conclusion
The TINTO FIG® proves once again that it is more than just an age-old ingredient: it is a natural tool with therapeutic potential. Its simultaneous antidiabetic and antioxidant action positions it as a key active ingredient for functional metabolic care.
Natural, effective, safe. FIGO TINTO® is science and tradition for glycemic balance.
Reference
Sheikh, AA, et al.
Assessment of Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Potential of Opuntia dillenii Haw. in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 9(3), 2019.
