What is in ONLY ONE™
ONLY ONE™ contains the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals in a base of 75% Nopal Cactus Juice and Aronia Juice plus 2.5 grams of Ribose per serving and CoQ10, as well as numerous other beneficial nutrients.

Ribose
Ribose aids in the metabolism of energy in the body and regulates the process of energy prodution and synthesis. It provides for increased energy levels and anaerobic thresholds. D-Ribose has also been shown to increase muscle growth and aid in the treatment of low oxygen conditions.

• Ribose improves physical and athletic performance
• Ribose increases energy reserves and speeds energy recovery
• Ribose builds ATP in heart and muscle
• Ribose maintains healthy energy levels in heart and muscle
• Ribose relieves post-exertional muscle cramping and soreness
• Ribose increases tolerance ot cardiac stress
• Ribose inproves exercise tolerance and physical function
• Ribose provides healthy levels of cardiac energy needed to maintain normal heart function
• Ribose decreases free radical formation during exercise
• Ribose increases cardiac efficiency and lowers cardiac stress during exercise

Aronia Juice
Aronia juice has the highest known ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of all the juices, far surpassing blueberry and pomegranate. Aronia's ORAC exceeds a rating of 6300, making it one of the most powerful antioxidants. ORAC is one of several tests available for measuring antioxidant activity.

The Aronia berry has all of the healthy attributes of the cranberry, but also contains five to ten times the amount of anthocyanins and polyphenols of a cranberry. Anthocyanins are known for their link to a multitude of health benefits including antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial andanticarcinogenic activity. In addition, there's evidence of vascular-protective effects leading to a reduction in strokes.

CoQ10
CoQ10 is a critical nutrient involved in the production of energy within our cells and has been widely used in this country for varioius cardiac conditions, especially congestive heart failure (CHF). Since its discovery, studies of CoQ10's clinical value has led to widespread use and substantiation of its benefits, such as treating heart diseases, increasing energy levels, enhancing the immune system, reversing gum disease, providing antioxidant activity, and preventing certain side effects of common drugs.

Nopal Cactus Juice Extract
Nopal strengthens the liver and the pancreas thereby improving the ability of insulin to stimulate the movement of glucose from the blood into body cells where it is used as energy. Nopal is a healthy food for diabetics because it slows the digestion of carbohydrates thereby slowing the insulin production. Nopal also helps to lower the blood sugar and it is low in calories and sodium.

Nopal's amino acids, fiber and B3 (niacin) prevent excess blood sugar conversions into fats, while reducing the total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels by metabolizing fat and fatty acids and eliminating excess bile acids (excess ble acid is eventually converted into cholesterol). Other research studies in B3 (niacin) show its conversion effects of LDL (bad) to HDL (good) forms of cholesterol and help decrease the risk of heart disease.

Studies have shown that Nopal actually improves the function of the immune system. In fact, phytochemicals are powerful allies of the body's immune system, allowing it to defend the body against all types of pathogens. Lab animals given cactus juice demonstrate increased immune function with regard to tumor growth, Epstein-Barr virus and suppressed immune response. Researchers have proven that phytochemicals inhibit cancer growth and may prevent cancer from developing. The cactus contains many of these phytochemicals in quantities greater than many other more traditional plant foods.

Nopal's 18 amino acids, 8 of which are essential and must be ingested as food, provide you with more energy and less fatigue by helping the body to lower blood sugar; elevate moods, suppress the appetitie and provide nutrients. Fat build-up is prevented, while fat breakdown and excretion is increased. Insoluble figers such as Lignan are know for increasing satiety and eliminating excessive binges. Nopal's vegetable protein helps the body pull fluids from the tissues back int the bloodstream thereby dininshing cellulite and fluid retention.

Nopal's natural available vitamins, minerals and fibers (A, B1, B2, B3, C, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Lignin, Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Pectin, Mucilage's and Gum) along with 17 amino acids help to detoxify and support not only the liver, but also the body in general. Ammonia, free radicals and environmental toxins such as alcohol and cigarette smoke, which all suppress the immune system, are removed by Nopal. Nopal also aids in the balancing and calming of the nervous system, which benefits the body's overall function.

The juice of Nopal is widely used as an anti-inflammatory diuretic. Where there is pain on urination, with a continuing dull ache in the urethra and bladder well after completion, the juice can be taken to decrease the pain.

Nopal Juice's Additional Benefits

Vegetarian Food Combining: Nopal's 17 amino acids, fibers, vitamins and minerals address the needs of a vegetarian diet.

Colon Cleansing: Nopal contains both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. the insolble dietary fiber in Nopal (more commonly known as roughage), absorbs water and gently hastens food through the digestive track and contributes to regular bowel movements. In addition, the presence of insoluble fibers in the colon helps to dilute the concentration of potential carcinogens that may be present. Souble fibers also contribute to regularity. Furthermore, Nopal is a gentle alternative to psyllium for those with a sensitivity or allergy to psyllium.

Arteriosclerosis: The effects of the amino acids and fiber, including the anti-oxidant of Nopal's Vitamin C and A (Beta Carotene) prevents the likelihood of blood vessel wall damage and the formation of fatty plaques.

Gastic Ulcers / Gastrointestinal Disorders: Nopal vegetable fibers and mucilage's control excess gastric acid production and protect the gastrointestinal mucosa. This pH buffering and coating has been studied for the prevention of damages that may occur from ingesting spicy foods, aspirin and other NSAIDs.

Studies: Studies show Nopal is a valuable health supporting nutrient that helps support immune, glandular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.

Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetes Mellitus: Nopal's 17 amino acids, provide you with more energy and reduce fatigue by helping the body to lower blood sugar. Nopal strengthens the liver and pancreas thereby increasing sensitivity to insulin which stimulates the movement of glucose from the blood into body cells where it is used as energy. It also slows the digestion of carbohydrates which in turn slows insulin production.

Nutrition: In comparison with other plants, Nopal is high in nutrients that strengthen the liver and the pancreas; the health of these two glands being vitally important to the conversion of carbohydrate sugars into stored glycogen useable as energy by the body, the production of insulin and the sensitivity of body cells to insulin which is necessary to move glucose from the blood stream into body cells where it is used as energy. Vitamins found in Nopal (A, B1, B2, B3, C) and Fibers (Lignan, Celluslose, Hemicellulose, Pectin, Mucilage and Gum, along with the 17 amino acids also found in Nopal help to detoxify and support the functions of the liver and pancreas, while improving body cell response to insulin stimulation.

Digestive System: The active ingredients found in Nopal aid in preventing the digestive system from absorbing excess dietary fat and carbohydrate sugars, thereby maintianing proper blood sugar balance and helping to control obesity. Soluble fibers (including gums, mucilage, pectin and polysaccharides) show the absorption of glucose in the intestines. Insoluble fibers (more commonly known as roughage), reduce excess bile and potential carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) that may be present in the colon, by absorption and excretion. As a fibrous plant, Nopal contains high levels of both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. Soluble fivers present in Nopal include mucilage, pectin, gums and some hemicellulose. Insoluble fibers include cellulose, lignan and remaining hemicellulose. Nopal is a gentle alternative to psyllium (a well-known fiber supplment taken for colon cleansing) for those with a sensitivity or allergy to psyllium. Vegetable protein found in Nopal (amino acids) help the body pull fluids from body tissues back into the bloodstream thereby diminishing cellulite and fluid retention. Fat buildup is prevented, while fat break down and excretion is increased. The pectin an dlignan found in Nopal are also known for increasing satiety (decreasing appetite). These are important factors in controlling obesity.

Immune System: As indicated above, phytochemicals are powerful allies of the body's immune system, allowing it to defend the body against pathogens. Recent studies have found that among the phytochemicals found in Nopal are the types that inhibit cancerous cell growth and may even help prevent cancer from developing. Animal studies corroborate this, showing that dosages of Nopal Juice increase immune system efficiency in controllng tumor growth, Epstein-Barr virus and suppressed immune response.

Circulatory System: As demonstsrated by the hospital study referred to above, Nopal acts in several ways that have been found to reduce the risk of heart disease. First, the fiber found in Nopal acts to absorb and excrete cholesterol in the digestive system. Second, the amino acids, fiber and B3 (Niacin) found in Nopal prevent excess sugar conversions into fats, while reducing triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels, by metabolizig fat and fatty acids and eliminating excess bile acids which eventually convert into cholesterol. Third, the B3 (Niacin) in Nopal acts to convert LDL (bad) cholesterol to HDL (good) forms of cholesterol. Additionally, the amino acids and fiber, together with the anti-oxidant effects of th evitamin C and vitamin A (B-caroten) found in Nopal, aid in preventing blood vessel wall damage and the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries (arteriosclerosis).

Urinary System: The juice of Nopal is used in Mexico as an anit-inflammatory diuretic and to decrease pain on or following urination. These effects derive from bioflavinoid, amino acids and fiber in Nopal.

Nervous System: Nopal helps prevent Neuropathy (nerve damage) and aids in the balancing and calming of the nervous system, which creates a sense of well-being and benefits the body's overall function.

Phytochemicals: Phytochemicals found in plants (also known as "functional foods" and "neutriceuticals") act in four basic ways to promote health and assist the human body in resisting disease. One group act as "anti-oxidants" in eradicating oxygen deficient molecules know as "free radicals" which, if not eliminated, cause cell damage that can lead to diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis and other disorders. A second group act as "detoxifiers" by supporting normal processes taht tallow the human body to recognize and destroy or elimnate toxic substances ingested or produced by the body. A third group act as "hormone modulators" by triggering needed hormone production (such as insulin) and by substituting harmless hormone-like substances (such as phytoestrogens) for over-acting natural hormones and/or reducing the production of excess hormones by the body. Excess hormones can trigger cellular damage leading to various types of cancers. A fourth group act as "cell regulators" by assisting the human body in controlling the rampant growth characteristics of tumors. Nopal has been found to contain many of these phytochemicals in quantities greater than is found in more well-recognized plants.

Amino Acids, Vitamins and Minerals: Amino acids are the chief structure of proteins and are involved in a wide range of beneficial functions such as stimulating the immune system, maintenance of proper blood sugar balance and control of anxiety and depression. Nopal is a natural source of 17 amino acids, 8 of which must be ingested as food. Vitamins A, E and C act as antioxidants. Vitamin B3 (niacin) lowers cholesterol and B12 protects against atherosclerosis. Vitamin E helps prevent blood clots and the formation of fatty plaques on the walls of the arteries and helps counteract nerve damage associated with adult-onset diabetes. Folic acid reduces risk of stroke and together with B12 helps prevent cells from becoming malignant. Nopal is an excellent source of these important vitamins in a natural form. A primary role of minerals is to serve as facilitators of the many types of metabolism that are necessary to the proper functioning of all human body systems. For example, iron is necessary for protein metabolism and plays a role in immune system resistance. Potassium prevents impaired glucose tolerance and impaired insulin secretion. Selenium is an anti-oxidant and preserves tissue elasticity. Additionally, minerals play special roles; such as calcium in the building of strong bones and teeth. Nopal is an excellent source of 10 essential minerals.

Weight Loss: Nopal is most known as a natural way to lose weight. Its high fiber content curbs the appetite and fat buildup is diminished while fat breaks down and excretions are increased. Nopal offers vegetable protein that helps the body pull fluids back fromthe tissues into the bloodstream, thereby diminishing cellulite and fluid retention.

Cholesterol Regulation: Nopal's amino acids, fiber and B3 prevent excess blood sugar conversion into fat, reduces the total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels by metabolizing fat and fatty acids and eliminating excess bile acids. These excess bile acids are what is eventually converted into cholesterol. Other research studies show the B3 (niacin) in Nopal aid in the conversion of LDL (bad) into HDL (good) forms of cholesterol and help decrease the risk of heart disease.