Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera contains polysaccharides which are the biologically active compounds responsible for many of Aloe’s useful properties. Freshly picked aloe leaves are only highly biologically active for the first 24 hours and can be damaged in excessive heat. Farm to preserved must be within 24 hours for the highest quality of polysaccharides. These qualities cleanse the gastrointestinal tract to help restore proper functions for optimum health. The leaf is tough to protect the vitamin’s, minerals, enzymes, sugar, salicylic acid, amino acids which are stored in the pulp besides the leaf it’s self. The aloe’s which intentionally contain althroquinones from the leaf has shown to cause irritations internally with sensitive G.I. track individuals and laxative properties. Nearly all oral aloe today had the althroquinones removed as the standard practice according to International Aloe Science Council
International Aloe Science Council IASC aloe vera. The laxative concerns below would only be of the aloe intentionally containing althroquinones.
The clinical studies have shown how Aloe Vera may help on a daily basis.
Aloe Vera has been successful with aiding in the following areas, however not limited to:
Anticancer properties
Increase the bioavailability of vitamins
Anti-inflammatory
As a laxative
Dry skin
Psoriasis
Detoxify
Dermatitis
Skin burns
Skin ulcers
GI track and related diseases, (Acid Reflux, Increased stomach acid, Indigestion, Duodenal ulcers, IBS, Peptic ulcers, & Ulcerative Colitis)
Lowering blood fat lipids for Coronary Heart Disease.
Wound healing
Antimicrobial
Diabetes (type 2)
If a person complains of bloating, flatulence, loose bowels and or stomach discomfort while using Aloe Vera. This usually indicates sensitivity to fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and might point to an overgrowth of Candida, (yeast). FOS is a prebiotic to help restore healthy flora in our G.I. track, (functional food).
Resource:
Nutrition Health Info
Aloe Vera - Clinical Trials
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