The Aloe Vera is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins and has the power to help our body in many ways, especially if we consume it as a drink (yes, you must be tolerant of its bitter taste).
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The healthier aloe vera is mainly extracted from two parts. The first is a translucent gel in the leaf, which is 96% water. The gel also contains vitamins A , B , C , E and 18 essential amino acids, as well as other organic and inorganic compounds. Another useful substance of aloe vera is a sap called aloe latex. This sticky yellow discharge is found just below the outer part of the leaf. Aloe gel is consumed or used topically. Aloe latex is usually taken to manage constipation.
If you still doubt it, look at this impressive list of things this plant will do for you:
Control the weight
Because its juice contains many benefits for digestion and detoxification, it helps the body maintain a stable weight. When your organs function optimally and your body is eliminating waste more efficiently, your energy levels increase, and your metabolism does too.
Digestion aid
The next time you face digestive problems, consider drinking some Aloe Vera juice. Just as it calms the skin after sunstroke, this anti-inflammatory plant also has a calming effect on the stomach and intestines, helping with problems such as heartburn and constipation. In addition, it is shown to increase healthy bacteria in the intestine.
Improves immunity
When you incorporate Aloe Vera into your diet, you benefit from the antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that exist in the gel of the plant, helping to strengthen the immune system. Aloe Vera also alkalizes the body, maintaining a balanced alkaline acid, thereby reducing inflammation and increasing immunity.
Reduce stress
Not only do you get physical benefits from this medicinal plant, it is also said to be an adaptogen, which means it helps the body adapt to stress. Incorporating this drink into your diet can balance your mood, calm your nerves, and reduce stress.
Improves heart health
There are many ways how Aloe Vera improves heart health. First, the plant's polyphenols can help prevent heart disease. And additionally, consuming Aloe lowers cholesterol levels, high pressure and improves blood circulation in body.
Cleanses the skin
Although the topical application of also known as aloe vera is used to benefit the skin, when you take it in juice you get even more wonderful results. The plant's antioxidants help fight free radicals that age the skin, and its juice contains natural hormones that drive the growth of new cells and collagen production.
It improves liver functions
A rich cocktail of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are found in aloe vera, as it is an excellent detoxifier, carrying much of those elements that your body needs to purify and function perfectly.
Lower blood sugar levels
More research still needs to be done. Early research has shown that aloe vera can help manage blood sugar levels, including lowering blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes and diabetics.
Speed up burn healing
In 1959, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Aloe Vera as a generic drug for skin burns. Aloe vera has been introduced as a burn remedy in researches on medicinal plants by the World Health Organization. Studies have shown that topical treatment is effective for first and second degree burns. We recommend that you apply pure aloe vera gel three times a day to the area.
Aloe Vera Safety
In general, topical use of aloe vera is known to be safe. Here are some things to keep in mind when taking aloe vera:
- Because aloe latex is a laxative, it can reduce absorption in the digestive tract, making some medications taken orally less effective.
- Because aloe can lower blood sugar levels, diabetics who take hypoglycemic agents should be careful when taking aloe vera.
- Studies in rats have shown that the aloe latex component of aloe latex causes some cancers, but further research is needed to identify potential risks to the human body.
