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Fresh Organic Aloe Vera
 
ENHANCING GI FUNCTIONING
Dr. Jeff Bland studied the effects of Aloe Vera on the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. He found improved bowel regularity, increased protein absorption, decreased unfriendly bacteria and yeast and increased water content of the stool.

In this study the use of Aloe Vera also resulted in an overall improvement in an individual’s energy and sense of well- being in addition to enhanced bowel functioning.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Aloe Vera has shown biologic anti-inflammatory properties over a wide range of animal experiments.

The sterols in Aloe Vera have strong abilities to inhibit acute inflammation, similarly to cortisone, without any of the side effects. It is believed that aloe works in a manner similar to aspirin in blocking prostaglandin effects but this remains to be proven.

ANALGESIA (Pain Relief)
A number of the smaller chain polysaccharides found within Aloe Vera have anti-inflammatory activity, as do the plant sterols. Numerous pain conditions, such as arthritis, involve inflammation. Aloe Vera may reduce joint and muscle pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

BLOOD SUGAR BALANCING
Lowering of the blood sugar has been observed in individuals ingesting Aloe Vera on a regular basis.

One single-blind study in Thailand reported that combining 1-tablespoon of Aloe Vera Juice twice daily with glyburide (a medication to lower blood sugar in diabetics), significantly improved blood sugar and lipid levels in people with diabetes, compared with placebo.

Previously, glyburide by itself had not effectively controlled the diabetes in the people in this study. Aloe Vera may therefore have numerous beneficial effects in diabetic individuals.

WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?
Aloe Vera gel contains over 75 known ingredients which can be divided into the following groups:

- VITAMINS - It contains the powerful anti-oxidants : C, E and beta-carotene and is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12.

- MINERALS - One can find magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium, calcium, sodium, potassium and iron.

- AMINO ACIDS - Aloe Vera gel contains 20 of the 22 amino acids. More importantly it provides 7 of the 8 amino acids which cannot be manufactured by the body.

- SUGARS  - Aloe Vera contains the important long chain polysaccharides which boost the immune system.

- ENZYMES - Lipases and proteases which breakdown food and aid digestion.

- PLANT STEROLS - The 3 main types act as powerful anti-inflammatory agents.

- LIGNIN - It is this "woody" substance which gives Aloe its ability to penetrate deep into the skin.

 
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