THE DRAGON FRUIT

Cactus water, extracted from the Dragon Fruit cactus from Thailand and Vietnam. It’s a drink loved by health and beauty enthusiasts alike, the latest twist on H2O is now making waves in the ”Better for You” beverage market!

WHAT IS CACTUS WATER?
Some people might think that cactus water is an oxymoron: cacti live in deserts, so they can’t hold that much water, right? Wrong! Cacti are excellent at storing high levels of water to keep themselves hydrated. A lot of this water is stored in the fruit of the cactus. Today, most cactus water comes from this fruit, particularly the fruit of Dragon Fruit cactus. The fruit is beautiful and so tasty. You crack it open and find a soft, watery interior.
People describe it as like a watermelon mixed with a kiwi.

CACTUS WATER INGREDIENTS
Cactus water is packed with helpful ingredients. One of the most surprising ingredients in cactus water, however, is taurine. Yes, that’s the same taurine found in energy drinks to wake you up. Taurine is an amino acid that is naturally produced in the body. It’s been shown to increase both mental and physical energy. One study showed that taurine boosted the body’s ability to transport oxygen during athletic performance, leading to higher VO2 max times.

Cactus water is packed with helpful ingredients. Key ingredients of cactus water include flavonoids and betalains. These powerful antioxidant ingredients have been shown to improve the health of the skin. They also fight disease and promote better immune system health throughout the body.