Benefits of Drinking Aloe Vera

Aloe vera, also known as the lily of the desert, has long been known as a soothing and calming remedy for the skin and overall wellness.

It delivers a variety of polysaccharides, vitamins, enzymes, minerals and other nutrients that support overall health and wellness. The polysaccharides support digestive system health and healthy pH levels in the stomach already within the normal range.

Drinking aloe vera juice has grown in popularity lately for its support of digestive and immune system health. It also helps your body absorb nutrients more easily and promotes heart health, healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range, detoxification in the body and healthy weight management when paired with diet and exercise and more.

Drinking aloe vera also supports digestive, immune system, joint and muscle health. The juice delivers bradykinase, an enzyme that supports the body’s natural ability for detoxification, and carrisyn, which further supports immune system health.

Aloe vera juice also helps your body absorb nutrients and reduce toxins. Drinking aloe vera may also support skin and hair health, overall wellness and healthy weight management when paired with diet and exercise.

Drinking aloe vera delivers a number of benefits, including support for:

• Digestive system
• Immune system
• Joints and muscles
• Overall wellness
• Skin and hair
• Healthy weight management
• And more!

Aloe Vera Juice vs. Gel

The aloe vera plant features juice and gel, both of which support skin and immune system health. Aloe vera juice comes from the outer parts of the leaf and is often consumed orally. When you break open the green leafy skin of the aloe vera plant, you will see the gel. It can be used topically to soothe and moisturize skin or ingested orally to promote overall wellness and support skin health.

Aloe vera also comes in capsules, tablets and more to help support healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels already within the normal range.

Aloe Vera Juice:

• From: the outer parts of the leaf
• Often consumed orally

Aloe Vera Gel:

• From: breaking open the green leafy skin of the plant
• Can be consumed orally or applied topically, depending on the formula

Tips for Drinking Aloe Vera

The natural flavor of aloe vera has a bitter, citrus-like taste to it. Both the juice and gel can be mixed with any cool liquid to dilute the bitter taste. They have different consistencies but deliver the same benefits.

Whole leaf juice has a stronger, more potent taste, and inner fillet juice has a milder flavor. Inner fillet juice may be better for daily use.

Aloe vera can be consumed via liquids, tablets, capsules and more. As with most things, a little bit goes a long way. The recommended amount of aloe vera juice each day is no more than two to four ounces.

Tips for Safe Use:

Only consume gels and juices that were prepared specifically for internal use. When consumed too much or too often, aloe vera may deliver a laxative effect.

Two to four ounces of aloe vera is generally recognized as safe to ingest on a daily basis.

Look for an organic, high quality, filtered aloe water, which is free of flavorings, sugar and other additives.

Avoid products with aloe latex, aloin or aloe-emoin compounds.

If you’re taking medications or supplements for digestive issues, talk to your doctor before ingesting aloe vera. Some people may be allergic to aloe vera, so test it on a small area first.

References:

• www.thesleuthjournal.com
• healthyeating.sfgate.com
• beautyandthefoodie.com